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Cosmetic Chemist

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

Median salary
$72,000/yr
Typical range
$58,000 – $92,000
Education
Bachelor's degree
Time to entry
About 4 years

What a Cosmetic Chemist does

Formulates and tests skincare, haircare, and makeup products in a laboratory, balancing efficacy, stability, and safety to bring beauty innovations to market.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a bachelor's degree. About 4 years.

Estimated cost of that path: ~$40,000. Estimated payback: ~3 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

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