Chemical Engineers pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for chemical engineers is $61.68 an hour ($128,290 a year). About 650 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($125,040). Washington ranks 9th of 41 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for chemical engineers in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $45.27 | $94,160 |
| 25% of workers | $50.15 | $104,300 |
| Half of workers (median) | $61.68 | $128,290 |
| 75% of workers | $79.15 | $164,630 |
| 90% of workers | $89.12 | $185,360 |
Chemical Engineers pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Kennewick-Richland | $130,030 | 320 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $125,200 | 230 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | $110,000 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $110,430 |
| Electrical Engineers | $132,710 |
| Industrial Engineers | $129,050 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $158,370 |
| Engineers, All Other | $134,570 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $130,270 |
| Environmental Engineers | $125,460 |
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