How much does a Research Chemist make in WA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Chemist in Washington is $107,461. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $95,453 to $118,940, with most professionals earning between $84,520 and $129,391.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Research Chemist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $84,520 WA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $95,453 WA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $107,461 WA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $118,940 WA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $129,391 WA March 01, 2025
25% $95,453 10% $84,520 90% $129,391 75% $118,940 $107,461 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Aberdeen, WA Avg. Salary $114,766 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Acme, WA Avg. Salary $113,004 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Addy, WA Avg. Salary $111,462 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Adna, WA Avg. Salary $114,766 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Airway Heights, WA Avg. Salary $112,343 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Albion, WA Avg. Salary $111,462 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Allyn, WA Avg. Salary $118,841 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Almira, WA Avg. Salary $111,462 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Amanda Park, WA Avg. Salary $114,766 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Amboy, WA Avg. Salary $113,664 Date Updated March 01, 2025
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    Chemist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Research Chemist

    4 - 7 years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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    Chemist IV

    7 + years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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