Chemists Salary in Washington
Ranked #13 of 51 · WA
4% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $104,480 ≈ $50/hr
Median annual salary $97,420
Employment 2,280
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $62,690P25 $77,390 Median $97,420P75 $128,500P90 $165,090
About 80% of chemistss in Washington earn between $62,690 and $165,090. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean chemists salary in Washington is $104,480, about 4% above the U.S. average ($100,450). That works out to roughly $50/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Washington
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $108,010 | $106,460 | 80 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $93,340 | $105,790 | 50 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $87,990 | $102,470 | 1,090 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $82,930 | $88,960 | 50 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $81,680 | $85,560 | 40 |
| Yakima, WA | $78,580 | $79,530 | 40 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $77,400 | $85,730 | 90 |
| Bellingham, WA | $64,560 | $83,870 | 90 |