Chemists Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $84,150 +0% vs national
Median hourly $40.46
10th percentile $55,420
90th percentile $150,810
Employed locally 720
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,420
    25th
    $65,000
    50th (median)
    $84,150
    75th
    $117,270
    90th
    $150,810

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 75% Median Chemists salary is 25% 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 Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$101,500
    Biological Technicians$58,090
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$98,950
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$99,680
    Urban and Regional Planners$103,410
    Biological Scientists, All Other$98,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Seattle, WA is $40.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.98 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Seattle, WA is 0% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $55,420 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,000.