Chemist Salary in Virginia
Based on 2K+ workers in Virginia
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (VA)
$96,650
$46.466/hr
vs National Average
$92,010
+5.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$53K – $166K
2K employed in Virginia
Salary Distribution — Chemist in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $52,870 |
| 25th percentile | $65,980 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $96,650 |
| 75th percentile | $136,660 |
| 90th percentile | $166,230 |
Historical Salary Trend — Chemist in Virginia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $85,260 |
| 2023 | $93,480 |
| 2024 | $99,810 |
| 2025 | $96,650 |
| Year | Virginia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $85,260 | $79,362 |
| 2023 | $93,480 | $83,812 |
| 2024 | $99,810 | $86,969 |
| 2025 | $96,650 | $92,010 |