How much does a chemical engineer make in Washington?
$128,300a year
Median yearly pay for chemical engineers in Washington. That is $61.68 an hour or $10,690 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.68
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $94,160Median: $128,300Highest 10%: $185,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $94,160 | $45.27 | |
| 25th | $104,300 | $50.14 | |
| Median | $128,300 | $61.68 | |
| 75th | $164,600 | $79.15 | |
| 90th | $185,400 | $89.12 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $131,700 |
| Kennewick, WA | $130,000 |
| Seattle, WA | $125,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemical engineers.
| 6. Texas | $132,800 |
| 7. West Virginia | $129,200 |
| 8. New York | $129,100 |
| 9. Washington | $128,300 |
| 10. Oklahoma | $127,800 |
| 11. Montana | $127,500 |
| 12. Maryland | $127,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical engineer make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $61.68 ($128,300 a year).
Do chemical engineers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $128,300 against $125,000 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Washington rank for chemical engineer pay?
Washington ranks 9 of 41 states.
Which city in Washington pays chemical engineers the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $131,700 a year.
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.