The median annual wage for Chemists in District of Columbia is $153,320 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $148,470.
Pay spans roughly $106,720 at the 10th percentile to $191,880 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $73.71 per hour. An estimated 250 people work as chemists in District of Columbia.
| Median (annual) | $153,320 |
| Mean (annual) | $148,470 |
| Median (hourly) | $73.71 |
| 10th percentile | $106,720 |
| 90th percentile | $191,880 |
| Employment | 250 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.