<p>I work for a very large chemical company. BS chemists are hired as technicians with a starting salary of 45K-50K. BS chemists who have been working here for 20+ years are making in the range of 60K-70K. MS chemists start at aout 55K-60K and max out at about 80K-85K; PhD’s are hired at 75K-80K and max out at about 120K.</p>