Chemical Engineers pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for chemical engineers is $60.12 an hour ($125,040 a year). About 21,070 people work in this job there.
Pay range for chemical engineers in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $38.19 | $79,420 |
| 25% of workers | $47.03 | $97,820 |
| Half of workers (median) | $60.12 | $125,040 |
| 75% of workers | $75.57 | $157,190 |
| 90% of workers | $87.92 | $182,880 |
Best-paying states for chemical engineers
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $158,190 | 160 |
| Virginia | $136,380 | 790 |
| Alabama | $135,030 | 600 |
| Louisiana | $134,800 | 730 |
| Delaware | $133,670 | 370 |
| Texas | $132,750 | 2,610 |
| West Virginia | $129,210 | 160 |
| New York | $129,060 | 540 |
| Washington | $128,290 | 650 |
| Oklahoma | $127,790 | 110 |
Pay by state
- Alabama · $135,030
- Colorado · $125,800
- Illinois · $121,560
- Indiana · $113,160
- Louisiana · $134,800
- Maryland · $127,190
- Massachusetts · $118,000
- Michigan · $103,230
- New York · $129,060
- Ohio · $111,200
- Pennsylvania · $116,970
- Texas · $132,750
- Virginia · $136,380
- Washington · $128,290
Education, experience and outlook for chemical engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +4.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | $100,840 |
| Industrial Engineers | $102,440 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $104,110 |
| Electrical Engineers | $120,630 |
| Engineers, All Other | $122,930 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $130,220 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $161,740 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $134,960 |
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