How much does a chemical engineer make in Washington?
$132,800a year
Median yearly pay for chemical engineers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $63.86 an hour or $11,070 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.86
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 77
- Jobs in the area
- 640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $93,250Median: $132,800Highest 10%: $185,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $93,250 | $44.83 | |
| 25th | $97,820 | $47.03 | |
| Median | $132,800 | $63.86 | |
| 75th | $162,300 | $78.01 | |
| 90th | $185,800 | $89.35 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for chemical engineers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Nuclear Engineer | $180,400 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $166,400 |
| Marine Engineer and Naval Architect | $159,700 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $159,500 |
| Engineer | $151,300 |
| Materials Engineer | $140,600 |
| Electronics Engineer | $140,000 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $127,000 |
| Electrical Engineer | $126,400 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $125,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical engineer make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $63.86 ($132,800 a year).
Do chemical engineers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $132,800 against $125,000 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Washington rank for chemical engineer pay?
13 of 77 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemical engineer make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $93,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $185,800 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.