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
| Percentile | Annual 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
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $134,660 |
| 2023 | $141,880 |
| 2024 | $153,320 |
| Year | District of Columbia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $134,660 | $79,362 |
| 2023 | $141,880 | $83,812 |
| 2024 | $153,320 | $86,969 |