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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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Latest2026
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ New Zealand2026
Chemical engineerTahatลซ Career Ideas T00164
GroupAll
Median104,000 NZD
AverageN/A
Middle 50%77,000 NZD - 145,000 NZD
Decile range53,000 NZD - 195,000 NZD
Bottom decile53,000 NZD
Top decile195,000 NZD

Sources

  • Tahatลซ Career Navigator remuneration estimates accessed 2026-06-122026 - Tahatลซ Career Ideas

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