Profession
Chemical Engineers
Design chemical plant equipment and devise processes for manufacturing chemicals and products, such as gasoline, synthetic rubber, plastics, detergents, cement, paper, and pulp, by applying principles and technology of chemistry, physics, and engineering.
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Salary data
Official salary rows can differ by local occupation, year and gender.
🇺🇸 United States2023
17-2041SOC 2018 17-2041
GroupAll
Median112,100 USD
Average122,910 USD
Middle 50%91,630 USD - 142,810 USD
Decile range75,650 USD - 176,420 USD
Bottom decile75,650 USD
Top decile176,420 USD
🇺🇸 Alabama2023
17-2041SOC 2018 17-2041
GroupAll
Median101,120 USD
Average108,310 USD
Middle 50%80,750 USD - 131,840 USD
Decile range71,570 USD - 140,900 USD
Bottom decile71,570 USD
Top decile140,900 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2023
17-2041SOC 2018 17-2041
GroupAll
Median133,550 USD
Average137,000 USD
Middle 50%106,140 USD - 152,700 USD
Decile range95,530 USD - 180,430 USD
Bottom decile95,530 USD
Top decile180,430 USD
🇺🇸 Arkansas2023
17-2041SOC 2018 17-2041
GroupAll
Median91,440 USD
Average89,340 USD
Middle 50%76,120 USD - 103,910 USD
Decile range39,620 USD - 122,390 USD
Bottom decile39,620 USD
Top decile122,390 USD
🇺🇸 California2023
17-2041SOC 2018 17-2041
GroupAll
Median110,920 USD
Average120,230 USD
Middle 50%94,100 USD - 138,540 USD
Decile range77,150 USD - 173,430 USD
Bottom decile77,150 USD
Top decile173,430 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2023
17-2041SOC 2018 17-2041
GroupAll
Median107,450 USD
Average113,830 USD
Middle 50%84,050 USD - 130,730 USD
Decile range70,070 USD - 166,350 USD
Bottom decile70,070 USD
Top decile166,350 USD
🇺🇸 Connecticut2023
17-2041SOC 2018 17-2041
GroupAll
Median94,240 USD
Average104,660 USD
Middle 50%79,770 USD - 123,660 USD
Decile range72,320 USD - 159,800 USD
Bottom decile72,320 USD
Top decile159,800 USD
🇺🇸 Delaware2023
17-2041SOC 2018 17-2041
GroupAll
Median130,280 USD
Average127,640 USD
Middle 50%100,600 USD - 167,720 USD
Decile range79,130 USD - 185,680 USD
Bottom decile79,130 USD
Top decile185,680 USD
🇺🇸 Florida2023
17-2041SOC 2018 17-2041
GroupAll
Median104,090 USD
Average107,300 USD
Middle 50%81,830 USD - 129,220 USD
Decile range75,000 USD - 140,630 USD
Bottom decile75,000 USD
Top decile140,630 USD
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Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2023 National2023 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2023 State2023 - SOC 2018
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