Chemist Salary in Washington
Based on 2K+ workers in Washington
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (WA)
$97,420
$46.837/hr
vs National Average
$92,010
+5.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$63K – $165K
2K employed in Washington
Salary Distribution — Chemist in Washington
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $62,690 |
| 25th percentile | $77,390 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $97,420 |
| 75th percentile | $128,500 |
| 90th percentile | $165,090 |
Historical Salary Trend — Chemist in Washington vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $86,290 |
| 2023 | $83,760 |
| 2024 | $92,860 |
| 2025 | $97,420 |
| Year | Washington Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $86,290 | $79,362 |
| 2023 | $83,760 | $83,812 |
| 2024 | $92,860 | $86,969 |
| 2025 | $97,420 | $92,010 |