Chemists Salary in Virginia
Chemists in Virginia earn a median of $96,650 a year, +6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $96,650
- vs. U.S. median
- +6% ($91,240)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,640
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,870; the top 10% earn over $166,230. Nationally the range is $58,460 to $160,830.
States ranked near Virginia
Similar jobs in Virginia
- Chemical Technicians$51,850 median in Virginia
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$52,330 median in Virginia
- Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians$66,310 median in Virginia (broader BLS group)
- Quality Control Analysts$67,240 median in Virginia (broader BLS group)
- Materials Scientists$124,150 median in Virginia
- Non-Destructive Testing Specialists$98,410 median in Virginia (broader BLS group)
Chemists pay in Virginia
How much do chemists make in Virginia?
The median is $96,650 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,870 and the top 10% earn over $166,230. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for chemists?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 51 (+6% vs. the national median of $91,240). Living costs are not included.