How much does a chemist make in Seattle?
$87,990a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $42.30 an hour or $7,333 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.30
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 87 of 212
- Jobs in the area
- 1,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,220Median: $87,990Highest 10%: $168,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,220 | $31.84 | |
| 25th | $79,020 | $37.99 | |
| Median | $87,990 | $42.30 | |
| 75th | $117,500 | $56.48 | |
| 90th | $168,400 | $80.98 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for chemists.
| Bremerton, WA | $108,000 |
| Portland, OR | $94,990 |
| Olympia, WA | $93,340 |
| Spokane, WA | $77,400 |
| Bellingham, WA | $64,560 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Political Scientist | $154,000 |
| Physicist | $140,400 |
| Materials Scientist | $137,500 |
| Physical Scientist | $134,700 |
| Economist | $126,400 |
| Psychologist | $124,100 |
| Epidemiologist | $124,000 |
| School Psychologist | $115,600 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $109,500 |
| Biological Scientist | $108,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $42.30 ($87,990 a year).
Do chemists make more in Seattle than the national average?
No: $87,990 against $91,240 nationally, 4% less.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $97,420, so Seattle pays 10% less.
Where does Seattle rank for chemist pay?
87 of 212 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemist make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $66,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $168,400 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.