How much does a chemical engineer make in Seattle?
$125,200a year
Median yearly pay for chemical engineers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $60.19 an hour or $10,430 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.19
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 77
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $84,680Median: $125,200Highest 10%: $179,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $84,680 | $40.71 | |
| 25th | $105,400 | $50.69 | |
| Median | $125,200 | $60.19 | |
| 75th | $151,500 | $72.86 | |
| 90th | $179,200 | $86.17 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for chemical engineers.
| Portland, OR | $131,700 |
| Kennewick, WA | $130,000 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $169,100 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $163,600 |
| Nuclear Engineer | $161,100 |
| Materials Engineer | $156,100 |
| Electrical Engineer | $140,200 |
| Electronics Engineer | $138,900 |
| Engineer | $137,400 |
| Industrial Engineer | $131,200 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $129,800 |
| Marine Engineer and Naval Architect | $128,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical engineer make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $60.19 ($125,200 a year).
Do chemical engineers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $125,200 against $125,000 nationally, 0% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $128,300, so Seattle pays 2% less.
Where does Seattle rank for chemical engineer pay?
30 of 77 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemical engineer make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $84,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $179,200 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.