Chemical Engineer Salary in Washington
Based on 650+ workers in Washington
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (WA)
$128,290
$61.678/hr
vs National Average
$115,633
+10.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$94K – $185K
650 employed in Washington
Salary Distribution — Chemical Engineer in Washington
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $94,160 |
| 25th percentile | $104,300 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $128,290 |
| 75th percentile | $164,630 |
| 90th percentile | $185,360 |
Historical Salary Trend — Chemical Engineer in Washington vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $114,120 |
| 2023 | $131,840 |
| 2024 | $130,830 |
| 2025 | $128,290 |
| Year | Washington Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $114,120 | $104,335 |
| 2023 | $131,840 | $110,377 |
| 2024 | $130,830 | $114,171 |
| 2025 | $128,290 | $115,633 |