Chemical Engineer Salary in Virginia
Based on 1K+ workers in Virginia
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (VA)
$132,550
$63.726/hr
vs National Average
$114,171
+16.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$93K – $172K
1K employed in Virginia
Salary Distribution — Chemical Engineer in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $92,630 |
| 25th percentile | $103,650 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $132,550 |
| 75th percentile | $152,790 |
| 90th percentile | $171,930 |
Historical Salary Trend — Chemical Engineer in Virginia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $96,160 |
| 2024 | $132,550 |
| Year | Virginia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $96,160 | $104,335 |
| 2024 | $132,550 | $114,171 |