Chemical Engineers Salary in United States (2024)

The average salary for Chemical Engineers in the United States is around $117820 per year.

How much do Chemical Engineers make in the United States?

In the United States, Chemical Engineers earn an average hourly wage of $56.64 and a mean annual wage of $117820.

Mean Hourly Wage

$56.64

Mean Annual Wage

$117820

Chemical Engineers earnings by experience

For Chemical Engineers positions in the United States, hourly wages vary widely. The 10th percentile earns approximately $34.85 per hour, while those at the 25th percentile earn about $40.71 per hour. The median hourly wage stands at $51.09, and at the 75th percentile, it increases to $64.66. The top earners, at the 90th percentile, command an impressive $82.41 hourly.

When considering annual wages for Chemical Engineers roles, the distribution remains diverse. At the 10th percentile, workers earn around $72490 annually, while those at the 25th percentile make about $84670 annually. The median annual wage, however, is $106260. For the 75th percentile, the figure rises to $134490, and at the 90th percentile, it peaks at $171400 per year.

Earnings for Starting level Chemical Engineers

10th Percentile Hourly Wage

$34.85

10th Percentile Annual Wage

$72490

Earnings for Junior-level Chemical Engineers

25th Percentile Hourly Wage

$40.71

25th Percentile Annual Wage

$84670

Earnings for Mid-level Chemical Engineers

Median Hourly Wage

$51.09

Median Annual Wage

$106260

Earnings for Senior-level Chemical Engineers

75th Percentile Hourly Wage

$64.66

75th Percentile Annual Wage

$134490

Earnings for Top-level Chemical Engineers

90th Percentile Hourly Wage

$82.41

90th Percentile Annual Wage

$171400

Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Last updated: May 2023)