How much does a chemist make in Virginia?
$96,650a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in Virginia. That is $46.47 an hour or $8,054 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.47
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,870Median: $96,650Highest 10%: $166,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,870 | $25.42 | |
| 25th | $65,980 | $31.72 | |
| Median | $96,650 | $46.47 | |
| 75th | $136,700 | $65.70 | |
| 90th | $166,200 | $79.92 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $144,700 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $96,650 |
| Richmond, VA | $87,580 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $87,260 |
| Roanoke, VA | $86,720 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $81,990 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $63,960 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemists.
| 18. Michigan | $97,440 |
| 19. Washington | $97,420 |
| 20. North Dakota | $97,330 |
| 21. Virginia | $96,650 |
| 22. Georgia | $92,750 |
| 23. New York | $90,600 |
| 24. Tennessee | $87,930 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $46.47 ($96,650 a year).
Do chemists make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $96,650 against $91,240 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Virginia rank for chemist pay?
Virginia ranks 21 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays chemists the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $144,700 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.