The salary statistics and trend of chemical engineers in the industry of utilities are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare chemical engineer salaries in different industries within the utilities sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $68,480 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $75,400 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $90,050 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $114,710 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $140,370 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for chemical engineers in the industry of utilities. 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 $140,370. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $90,050. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent chemical engineers is $68,480.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of chemical engineers in the industry of Utilities from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $90,050 | -3.91% | -17.48% |
| 2016 | $93,570 | -0.66% | - |
| 2015 | $94,190 | 5.98% | - |
| 2014 | $88,560 | -2.07% | - |
| 2013 | $90,390 | -17.04% | - |
| 2012 | $105,790 | - | - |
The average salaries of chemical engineers in five industries within the utilities 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 |
|---|---|
| Nuclear Electric Power Generation | |
| Natural Gas Distribution | |
| Utilities | |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | |
| Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | |
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