Arkansas / AR Department of Health / Chemist II

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Chemist II

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

15 employees hold this title in AR Department of Health. Median total compensation for the role is $64,570, above the department median of $57,595.

Employees: 15
Total payroll: $985.3K
Role median: $64,570
Agency median: $57,595
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$64,570$73,626+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 15 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Chemist II pay vs. Arkansas

Across all employers in Arkansas, the median wage for Chemists — about 380 people — is $75,570. AR Department of Health pays a median base salary of $64,570 for this role, 15% below that figure — about the 34th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where AR Department of Health sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$46,600

$57,830

$75,570

$106,330

$131,620

AR Department of Health median · $64,570

The bar is the range of annual wages for Chemists across every employer in Arkansas, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows AR Department of Health’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Chemists — about 82,770 people — is $91,240. AR Department of Health’s median base salary is 29% below that national figure, about the 18th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$58,460

$69,460

$91,240

$125,550

$160,830

AR Department of Health median · $64,570

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the Arkansas range relative to the national one.

Median total compensation for this role at AR Department of Health is $64,570, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across Arkansas

Chemist II is held in 2 Arkansas departments. In AR Department of Health, the median of $64,570 ranks #1 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Agriculture

$64,570 · 2

Median total compensation for the Chemist II role in other Arkansasdepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Chemist beyond Arkansas

This role is reported in 16 jurisdictions. In Arkansas, the median of $60,164 ranks #11 of 16. See Chemist across all of Arkansas →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$178,405 · 40

$132,127 · 18

$119,753 · 11

$112,907 · 89

$108,620 · 7

$74,235 · 6

$70,150 · 32

$68,709 · 136

Median total compensation for comparable Chemist roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Same department

Other job titles in AR Department of Health

Record list

Employees with this title

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Teresa Deck

Chemist II/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$74,525

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $74,525
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,525
Hire date: 11-18-1985
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCH02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22076816

Teresa Deck works as a Chemist II for AR Department of Health within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 11-18-1985. Teresa earned $74,525 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc02.

Louis Jr

Chemist II/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$71,316

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $71,316
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,316
Hire date: 03-18-1990
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCH02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22107121

Louis Jr holds the role of Chemist II at AR Department of Health within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 03-18-1990. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,316. Their pay grade is Spc02.

Debra Randolph

Chemist II/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$64,570

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $64,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,570
Hire date: 12-16-2007
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCH02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22106266

Debra Randolph is a Chemist II at AR Department of Health within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 12-16-2007. 2026 total compensation came to $64,570. They are classified at grade Spc02.

Anderson Morris

Chemist II/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$64,570

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $64,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,570
Hire date: 03-02-2014
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCH02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22106040

Anderson Morris is a Chemist II at AR Department of Health within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 03-02-2014. 2026 total compensation came to $64,570. They are classified at grade Spc02.

John Edwards

Chemist II/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$64,570

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $64,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,570
Hire date: 09-20-2020
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCH02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22104906

John Edwards is a Chemist II at AR Department of Health within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 09-20-2020. 2026 total compensation came to $64,570. They are classified at grade Spc02.

Fanchon Madden

Chemist II/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$64,570

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $64,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,570
Hire date: 01-02-2018
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCH02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22105303

Fanchon Madden works as a Chemist II for AR Department of Health within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 01-02-2018. Fanchon earned $64,570 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc02.

Rachel Hutchison

Chemist II/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$64,570

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $64,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,570
Hire date: 07-27-2020
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCH02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22106604

Rachel Hutchison works as a Chemist II for AR Department of Health within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 07-27-2020. Rachel earned $64,570 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc02.

Muntaha Yousef

Chemist II/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$64,570

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $64,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,570
Hire date: 02-21-2023
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCH02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22105299

Muntaha Yousef holds the role of Chemist II at AR Department of Health within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 02-21-2023. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,570. Their pay grade is Spc02.

Riley Roth

Chemist II/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$64,570

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $64,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,570
Hire date: 01-18-2022
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCH02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22128725

At AR Department of Health, Riley Roth serves as a Chemist II within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 01-18-2022. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,570. They are classified at grade Spc02.

Saluta Sanders

Chemist II/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$64,570

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $64,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,570
Hire date: 01-03-2016
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCH02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22111353

Saluta Sanders is a Chemist II at AR Department of Health within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 01-03-2016. 2026 total compensation came to $64,570. They are classified at grade Spc02.

Mary Freres

Chemist II/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$64,570

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $64,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,570
Hire date: 07-30-2017
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCH02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22106087

Mary Freres is a Chemist II at AR Department of Health within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 07-30-2017. 2026 total compensation came to $64,570. They are classified at grade Spc02.

Devin Brannon

Chemist II/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$64,570

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $64,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,570
Hire date: 03-17-2014
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCH02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22105501

Devin Brannon holds the role of Chemist II at AR Department of Health within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 03-17-2014. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,570. Their pay grade is Spc02.

Junzuo Wang

Chemist II/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$64,570

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $64,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,570
Hire date: 06-01-2021
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCH02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22165497

Junzuo Wang holds the role of Chemist II at AR Department of Health within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 06-01-2021. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,570. Their pay grade is Spc02.

John Boyer

Chemist II/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$64,570

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $64,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,570
Hire date: 08-14-2008
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCH02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22107000

John Boyer holds the role of Chemist II at AR Department of Health within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 08-14-2008. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,570. Their pay grade is Spc02.

Augusta Silvey

Chemist II/AR Department of Health

2026 total comp

$64,570

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $64,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,570
Hire date: 01-07-2024
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCH02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22104993

At AR Department of Health, Augusta Silvey serves as a Chemist II within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 01-07-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,570. They are classified at grade Spc02.