Chemists Salary in Spokane, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA

Median annual salary $85,520 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $41.11
10th percentile $44,990
90th percentile $117,540
Employed locally 80
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,990
    25th
    $64,230
    50th (median)
    $85,520
    75th
    $98,490
    90th
    $117,540

    Spokane economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,836 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 117% Median Chemists salary is 17% above 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 Spokane, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $92,860
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $84,180
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $83,450
    Biological Technicians $47,630
    Urban and Regional Planners $84,180
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $54,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Spokane?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Spokane, WA is $41.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.99 or more per hour.

    Is Spokane above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Spokane, WA is 1.6% 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 Spokane?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $44,990 per year in Spokane, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,230.