The salary statistics and trend of chemical engineers in the industry of support activities for mining 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 | $69,360 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $79,780 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $92,250 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $103,710 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $128,110 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for chemical engineers in the industry of support activities for mining. 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 $128,110. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $92,250. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent chemical engineers is $69,360.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of chemical engineers in the industry of Support Activities for Mining from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $92,250 | 16.82% | -20.90% |
| 2015 | $76,730 | 1.46% | - |
| 2014 | $75,610 | -28.77% | - |
| 2013 | $97,360 | -14.55% | - |
| 2012 | $111,530 | - | - |
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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