SOC 17-2041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Chemical Engineers — Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT · 2 metro areas compared
Median pay in Salt Lake City, UT is $85,520 a year, 31.6% under the national median of $125,040 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Salt Lake City, UT is $85,520 a year, 31.6% under the national median of $125,040 for this occupation. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $85,520 and $110,190. The lowest tenth earn under $67,860, while the highest tenth earn more than $150,140.
Within the state, Ogden records the highest median at $98,090. Of the 585 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 130th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,860 | −45.7% |
| 25th | $85,520 | −31.6% |
| Median (50th) | $85,520 | −31.6% |
| 75th | $110,190 | −11.9% |
| 90th | $150,140 | +20.1% |
| Mean | $98,590 | −21.2% |
Other metro areas in Utah
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Salt Lake City sit close to the national average, so $85,520 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$85,520as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$86,471US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $85,520 a year, 31.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $67,860 to $150,140 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Ogden, at $98,090.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Chemical Engineers in Salt Lake City, UT?
The median annual wage is $85,520, or $41.11 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $125,040, so pay in Salt Lake City, UT is 31.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Salt Lake City, UT earns more than $150,140 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $67,860 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Ogden, at $98,090 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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