Chemical Engineers pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for chemical engineers is $65.57 an hour ($136,380 a year). About 790 people work in this job there.
That is 9% higher than the U.S. median ($125,040). Virginia ranks 2nd of 41 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for chemical engineers in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $44.49 | $92,540 |
| 25% of workers | $48.40 | $100,680 |
| Half of workers (median) | $65.57 | $136,380 |
| 75% of workers | $75.04 | $156,080 |
| 90% of workers | $85.07 | $176,950 |
Chemical Engineers pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $117,150 | 60 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for chemical engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | $97,120 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $104,180 |
| Electrical Engineers | $119,030 |
| Industrial Engineers | $102,550 |
| Engineers, All Other | $148,160 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $119,990 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $143,210 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $139,030 |
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