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 States2024
17-2041SOC 2018 17-2041
GroupAll
Median121,860 USD
Average128,430 USD
Middle 50%96,040 USD - 152,290 USD
Decile range78,520 USD - 182,150 USD
Bottom decile78,520 USD
Top decile182,150 USD
🇺🇸 Alabama2024
17-2041SOC 2018 17-2041
GroupAll
Median103,620 USD
Average116,130 USD
Middle 50%84,450 USD - 135,770 USD
Decile range72,750 USD - 191,400 USD
Bottom decile72,750 USD
Top decile191,400 USD
🇺🇸 Alaska2024
17-2041SOC 2018 17-2041
GroupAll
Median106,360 USD
Average108,670 USD
Middle 50%106,360 USD - 118,140 USD
Decile range85,580 USD - 121,940 USD
Bottom decile85,580 USD
Top decile121,940 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2024
17-2041SOC 2018 17-2041
GroupAll
Median125,050 USD
Average129,890 USD
Middle 50%112,690 USD - 140,630 USD
Decile range86,670 USD - 190,000 USD
Bottom decile86,670 USD
Top decile190,000 USD
🇺🇸 Arkansas2024
17-2041SOC 2018 17-2041
GroupAll
Median99,020 USD
Average102,710 USD
Middle 50%81,780 USD - 126,060 USD
Decile range79,060 USD - 130,430 USD
Bottom decile79,060 USD
Top decile130,430 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2024
17-2041SOC 2018 17-2041
GroupAll
Median131,740 USD
Average124,540 USD
Middle 50%98,620 USD - 140,900 USD
Decile range79,490 USD - 169,990 USD
Bottom decile79,490 USD
Top decile169,990 USD
🇺🇸 Connecticut2024
17-2041SOC 2018 17-2041
GroupAll
Median99,990 USD
Average116,930 USD
Middle 50%94,120 USD - 143,120 USD
Decile range81,150 USD - 159,870 USD
Bottom decile81,150 USD
Top decile159,870 USD
🇺🇸 Delaware2024
17-2041SOC 2018 17-2041
GroupAll
Median131,330 USD
Average130,270 USD
Middle 50%106,490 USD - 154,310 USD
Decile range85,500 USD - 178,270 USD
Bottom decile85,500 USD
Top decile178,270 USD
🇺🇸 Florida2024
17-2041SOC 2018 17-2041
GroupAll
Median104,000 USD
Average111,770 USD
Middle 50%80,490 USD - 128,530 USD
Decile range63,700 USD - 154,870 USD
Bottom decile63,700 USD
Top decile154,870 USD
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Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2024 National2024 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2024 State2024 - SOC 2018
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