Salary.com is just about worthless, so I'll give you my input. I am an analytical chemist with a BS that has been in the field for about six years now and have been around the block a bit.
Do you have a BS or is it a graduate degree? Also what part of the country do you live in?
The science industry sucks big time, and the starting salary for entry level people are very low. Again, depending on your degree and location don't be surprised to see something like ~$30k - or even less. I have known people that started at $28k/year, another was something like $12.50/hour one job I had paid $14.50/hour - but for starting out I would say (again depending on factors) low $30k is probably about par.
The industry is also very small so unless you live in an area that has a high concentration of companies (e.g. Boston) don't be surprised if you have to move. I recently had to move from north Texas to central Pennsylvania to move up the ladder just a bit.
Stay in school and work on a PhD, for even a Master's is not really considered any "better" than a bachelor's degree.