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Chemist Salary in District of Columbia

Based on 250+ workers in District of Columbia

Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026

Median Annual Salary (DC)

$153,320

$73.712/hr

vs National Average

$86,969

+76.3% vs national median

Salary Range (10th–90th)

$107K $192K

250 employed in District of Columbia

Salary Distribution — Chemist in District of Columbia

Chemist (DC) salary percentiles
PercentileAnnual Salary
10th percentile$106,720
25th percentile$128,940
Median (50th percentile)$153,320
75th percentile$171,910
90th percentile$191,880

Historical Salary Trend — Chemist in District of Columbia vs National

Historical Chemist (District of Columbia vs National) salary trend
YearMedian Salary (United States)
2022$134,660
2023$141,880
2024$153,320
Historical salary trend for Chemist in District of Columbia
YearDistrict of Columbia MedianNational Median
2022$134,660$79,362
2023$141,880$83,812
2024$153,320$86,969

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