Chemists Salary in Mount Vernon, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA

Median annual salary $62,650 -25.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.12
10th percentile $45,290
90th percentile $101,560
Employed locally 40
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,290
    25th
    $56,320
    50th (median)
    $62,650
    75th
    $100,940
    90th
    $101,560

    Mount Vernon economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,474 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 73% Median Chemists salary is 27% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chemists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $153,320
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $145,430
    Albuquerque, NM $137,740
    New Mexico $134,370
    Maryland $131,910
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $130,830

    Nearby metros — Chemists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $145,430
    Delaware $125,430
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $107,100
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $105,770
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $95,460
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $92,860

    Related occupations in Mount Vernon, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $83,760
    Urban and Regional Planners $90,610
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $97,470
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $58,930
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $80,100
    Conservation Scientists $78,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Mount Vernon?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Mount Vernon, WA is $30.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.89 or more per hour.

    Is Mount Vernon above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Mount Vernon, WA is 25.5% below the national median of $84,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chemists in Mount Vernon?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $45,290 per year in Mount Vernon, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,320.