Chemists Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $69,950 -16.9% vs national
Median hourly $33.63
10th percentile $48,250
90th percentile $105,090
Employed locally 30
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,250
    25th
    $59,060
    50th (median)
    $69,950
    75th
    $94,310
    90th
    $105,090

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 103% Median Chemists salary is 3% 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 Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $74,360
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $82,800
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $49,940
    Biological Technicians $50,650
    Urban and Regional Planners $84,180
    Food Science Technicians $48,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Yakima?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Yakima, WA is $33.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.52 or more per hour.

    Is Yakima above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Yakima, WA is 16.9% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $48,250 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,060.