Chemical Engineers
Occupation
$121,860
National Median Salary
$58.59
Median Hourly Wage
20,330
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+25.7%
10 Year Change
$96,940
2014 Median
$121,860
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Chemical Engineers
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $140,960 | 110 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | $140,900 | — |
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | $140,630 | 220 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $138,480 | 1,300 |
| Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | $135,560 | 1,160 |
Top Paying States for Chemical Engineers
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | $160,990 | 190 |
| New Mexico | $147,290 | 80 |
| West Virginia | $139,730 | 210 |
| Texas | $135,160 | 2,780 |
| Virginia | $132,550 | 1,020 |
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Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing
Management of Companies and Enterprises
Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing
Oil and Gas Extraction
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
Nuclear Electric Power Generation
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
Computer Systems Design and Related Services