Chemists Salary in Washington
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Washington
Chemists in Washington earn a median salary of $88,096 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, +4.7% vs the national median of $84,150. An estimated 3,750 chemists are employed across Washington, with salaries ranging from $62,650 to $145,430 depending on location.
$88,096
Avg median salary in Washington
$145,430
Highest paying metro
$62,650
Lowest paying metro
3,750
Employed in Washington
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Chemists salaries by city in Washington
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV | $145,430 | $110,580 | $176,550 | 2,640 |
| Bremerton, WA | $107,100 | $95,110 | $126,570 | 70 |
| Olympia, WA | $92,860 | $82,050 | $175,780 | 50 |
| Spokane, WA | $85,520 | $64,230 | $98,490 | 80 |
| Seattle, WA | $84,150 | $65,000 | $117,270 | 720 |
| Eastern Washington | $78,560 | $69,380 | $94,820 | 50 |
| Yakima, WA | $69,950 | $59,060 | $94,310 | 30 |
| Bellingham, WA | $66,640 | $59,730 | $100,090 | 70 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $62,650 | $56,320 | $100,940 | 40 |