Arkansas / Department of Agriculture / Chemist I

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Chemist I

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

9 employees hold this title in Department of Agriculture. Median total compensation for the role is $58,700, above the department median of $52,137.

Employees: 9
Total payroll: $509.9K
Role median: $58,700
Agency median: $52,137
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$40,340$58,700+

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

How total compensation varies among the 9 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.

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This role across Arkansas

Chemist I is held in 3 Arkansas departments. In Department of Agriculture, the median of $58,700 ranks #1 of 3.

Highest-paying departments for this role

AR Department of Health

$58,700 · 9

Division of Environmental Quality

$58,700 · 6

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

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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 Chemistroles 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.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Jimmy Threet

Chemist I/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$58,700

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $58,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,700
Hire date: 05-01-2017
Pay grade: Spc01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCH01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22087988

Jimmy Threet works as a Chemist I for Department of Agriculture within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 05-01-2017. Jimmy earned $58,700 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc01.

Joann Mcgehee

Chemist I/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$58,700

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $58,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,700
Hire date: 06-26-2023
Pay grade: Spc01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCH01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22087991

Joann Mcgehee holds the role of Chemist I at Department of Agriculture within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 06-26-2023. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,700. Their pay grade is Spc01.

Briawna Stigall

Chemist I/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$58,700

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $58,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,700
Hire date: 08-07-2023
Pay grade: Spc01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCH01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22087851

Briawna Stigall holds the role of Chemist I at Department of Agriculture within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 08-07-2023. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,700. Their pay grade is Spc01.

Mariah Williams

Chemist I/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$58,700

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $58,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,700
Hire date: 12-12-2022
Pay grade: Spc01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCH01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22087987

Mariah Williams works as a Chemist I for Department of Agriculture within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 12-12-2022. Mariah earned $58,700 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc01.

Kierra Parker

Chemist I/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$58,700

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $58,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,700
Hire date: 12-27-2022
Pay grade: Spc01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCH01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22087989

Kierra Parker is a Chemist I at Department of Agriculture within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 12-27-2022. 2026 total compensation came to $58,700. They are classified at grade Spc01.

Erica Gurley

Chemist I/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$58,700

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $58,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,700
Hire date: 05-28-2024
Pay grade: Spc01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCH01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22087852

Erica Gurley is a Chemist I at Department of Agriculture within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 05-28-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $58,700. They are classified at grade Spc01.

Juliette Mantooth

Chemist I/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$58,700

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $58,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,700
Hire date: 01-21-2025
Pay grade: Spc01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCH01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22087985

Juliette Mantooth holds the role of Chemist I at Department of Agriculture within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 01-21-2025. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,700. Their pay grade is Spc01.

Keaton Chapman

Chemist I/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$58,700

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $58,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,700
Hire date: 02-18-2025
Pay grade: Spc01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCH01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22087854

Keaton Chapman works as a Chemist I for Department of Agriculture within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 02-18-2025. Keaton earned $58,700 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc01.

Thomas Palmer

Chemist I/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$40,340

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $40,340
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,340
Hire date: 02-11-2026
Pay grade: Spc01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCH01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22088276

At Department of Agriculture, Thomas Palmer serves as a Chemist I within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 02-11-2026. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,340. They are classified at grade Spc01.