The salary statistics and trend of chemical engineers in the industry of oil and gas extraction are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare chemical engineer salaries in different industries within the mining sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $86,780 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $103,870 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $137,430 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $175,130 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $205,390 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for chemical engineers in the industry of oil and gas extraction. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) chemical engineers is $205,390. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $137,430. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent chemical engineers is $86,780.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of chemical engineers in the industry of Oil and Gas Extraction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $137,430 | 6.56% | 13.71% |
| 2016 | $128,420 | -2.38% | - |
| 2015 | $131,470 | -3.49% | - |
| 2014 | $136,060 | -5.06% | - |
| 2013 | $142,940 | 17.04% | - |
| 2012 | $118,590 | - | - |
The average salaries of chemical engineers in six industries within the mining sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of chemical engineers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying | |
| Support Activities for Mining | |
| Support Activities for Mining | |
| Mining (except Oil and Gas) | |
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