Chemical Engineer Salary in Virginia
Based on 790+ workers in Virginia
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (VA)
$136,380
$65.567/hr
vs National Average
$115,633
+17.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$93K – $177K
790 employed in Virginia
Salary Distribution — Chemical Engineer in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $92,540 |
| 25th percentile | $100,680 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $136,380 |
| 75th percentile | $156,080 |
| 90th percentile | $176,950 |
Historical Salary Trend — Chemical Engineer in Virginia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $96,160 |
| 2024 | $132,550 |
| 2025 | $136,380 |
| Year | Virginia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $96,160 | $104,335 |
| 2024 | $132,550 | $114,171 |
| 2025 | $136,380 | $115,633 |