Chemist Salary in Washington
Based on 2K+ workers in Washington
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (WA)
$92,860
$44.644/hr
vs National Average
$86,969
+6.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$58K – $152K
2K employed in Washington
Salary Distribution — Chemist in Washington
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $57,970 |
| 25th percentile | $67,160 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $92,860 |
| 75th percentile | $126,570 |
| 90th percentile | $151,860 |
Historical Salary Trend — Chemist in Washington vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $86,290 |
| 2023 | $83,760 |
| 2024 | $92,860 |
| Year | Washington Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $86,290 | $79,362 |
| 2023 | $83,760 | $83,812 |
| 2024 | $92,860 | $86,969 |