Exactly 2,100 of the 22,090 chemistry professionals employed in California, work in Irvine. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of chemistry professionals in Irvine has shrunk by 3%. As the number of chemistry professionals in Irvine has decreased, overall employment in Irvine has also decreased.

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In Irvine, salaries for chemistry professionals have increased. In 2010 chemistry professionals in Irvine reportedly earned an average salary of $52,193 per year. Four years earlier in 2006, chemistry professionals in Irvine made an average salary of $41,873 per year. The growth in the salary of chemistry professionals in Irvine is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.

Chemistry professionals make a median salary of $51,260 per year in Irvine. The 10% of chemistry professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $32,248 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 128% higher salaries.

On average chemistry professional salaries in Irvine are lower than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.

There are 3 accredited chemistry schools in the city. Many of Irvine's chemistry professionals are graduates of one of these schools.

There are a total of 8 degree and certificate programs in chemistry offered by Irvine's chemistry schools.

In 2010 approximately 182 students graduated from chemistry courses.