Chemical Engineer Salary in Washington
Based on 600+ workers in Washington
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (WA)
$130,830
$62.899/hr
vs National Average
$114,171
+14.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$93K – $182K
600 employed in Washington
Salary Distribution — Chemical Engineer in Washington
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $92,610 |
| 25th percentile | $109,310 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $130,830 |
| 75th percentile | $163,890 |
| 90th percentile | $182,040 |
Historical Salary Trend — Chemical Engineer in Washington vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $114,120 |
| 2023 | $131,840 |
| 2024 | $130,830 |
| Year | Washington Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $114,120 | $104,335 |
| 2023 | $131,840 | $110,377 |
| 2024 | $130,830 | $114,171 |