A chemist is a scientist who researches chemical substances, performs experiments with the properties of chemical substances, measures the effects of chemical compounds in various situations, and studies inter-chemical reactions.

Science is the study of the world around us. Scientists learn about their subject by observing, describing, and experimenting. There are many subjects and branches of science. Some study outer space like astronomy. Other sciences study life (biology) or the earth (geology) or even matter and energy (physics).

Earth sciences are the fields of study concerned with the solid Earth, its waters, and the air that envelops it. They include the geologic, hydrologic, and atmospheric sciences with the broad aim of understanding Earth’s present features and past evolution and using this knowledge to benefit humankind.

Top ten greatest chemists

• Alfred Nobel (1833–1896)
• Dmitri Mendeleev (1834–1907)
• Marie Curie (1867–1934)
• Alice Ball (1892–1916)
• Dorothy Hodgkin (1910–1994)
• Rosalind Franklin (1920–1958)
• Marie Maynard Daly (1921–2003)
• Mario Molina (1943–2020)

Job Outlook Overall employment of chemists and materials scientists is projected to grow 5 percent from 2019 to 2029, faster than the average for all occupations. Chemists and materials scientists who have an advanced degree, particularly a Ph. D., are expected to have the best opportunities.

Chemistry is no more stressful than any other job. Maybe less stressful than a law career, and more stressful than teaching kittens new tricks. More than anything, the stress level of a job depends on management. Surprisingly, this can also extend to managers sometimes which is by far the most stressful.

Below is a list of the top-10 highest-paying states for chemists: Maryland average chemist salary: $116,060. California average chemist salary: $88,570.