Chemists Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $92,860 +10.4% vs national
Median hourly $44.64
10th percentile $70,310
90th percentile $175,780
Employed locally 50
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,310
    25th
    $82,050
    50th (median)
    $92,860
    75th
    $175,780
    90th
    $175,780

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 99% Median Chemists salary is 1% 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
    Washington $92,860

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Urban and Regional Planners $92,860
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $82,510
    Epidemiologists $102,530
    Conservation Scientists $80,100
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $81,740
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $90,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Olympia, WA is $44.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $88.30 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Olympia, WA is 10.4% above 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $70,310 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,050.