Chemists pay in Washington
$104,480avg. a year
$50.23 an hour · 2,280 employed
Chemists in Washington earn an average of $104,480 a year. That is $4,030 (4%) more than the U.S. average of $100,450. The best-paying metro area is Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA at $106,460.
$97,420Median pay
$50.23Average hourly
+15%Avg. pay since 2020
#13Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Washington metro areas
Average pay for chemists by metro area. Swipe to see all 8.
180 jobs
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA
$106,460
$51.19 an hour
250 jobs
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA
$105,790
$50.86 an hour
3430 jobs
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
$103,080
$49.56 an hour
41,090 jobs
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
$102,470
$49.27 an hour
590 jobs
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA
$85,730
$41.21 an hour
640 jobs
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA
$85,560
$41.14 an hour
790 jobs
Bellingham, WA
$83,870
$40.32 an hour
840 jobs
Yakima, WA
$79,530
$38.24 an hour
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Chemists pay in Washington, charted
Pay over time
Washington, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Washington chemists work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
May 2025 · Washington highlighted · tap a state
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Washington vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $100,450 | $48.29 |
| Washington | $104,480 | $50.23 |
| Oregon | $111,320 | $53.52 |
| Idaho | $86,120 | $41.41 |
Related jobs in Washington
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$103,580
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$117,840
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$106,620
- Biological Technicians$60,770
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$117,140
- Physical Scientists, All Other$141,060
Average pay, Washington, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do chemists make in Washington?
The average is $104,480 a year, and the median is $97,420. That is $4,030 (4%) more than the U.S. average of $100,450.
What is the hourly wage in Washington?
$50.23 an hour on average; the median is $46.84.
Where in Washington do they earn the most?
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA ($106,460), followed by Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA ($105,790). The lowest average among 8 metro areas with data is Yakima, WA ($79,530).
How does Washington rank?
Washington ranks #13 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 19-2031. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national chemists page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.