Chemical Engineers pay in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, the median pay for chemical engineers is $56.73 an hour ($118,000 a year). About 1,460 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($125,040). Massachusetts ranks 16th of 41 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for chemical engineers in Massachusetts
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $32.60 | $67,810 |
| 25% of workers | $40.95 | $85,170 |
| Half of workers (median) | $56.73 | $118,000 |
| 75% of workers | $63.96 | $133,050 |
| 90% of workers | $82.77 | $172,170 |
Chemical Engineers pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $110,770 | 40 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $109,460 | 910 |
| Worcester | $104,060 | 260 |
Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for chemical engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Massachusetts
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $109,420 |
| Civil Engineers | $106,730 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $119,300 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $138,230 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,720 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $127,570 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $167,600 |
| Engineers, All Other | $131,260 |
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