The salary statistics and trend of chemical engineers in the industry of electric power generation, transmission and distribution 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 | $68,850 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $75,460 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $89,280 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $113,440 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $134,620 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for chemical engineers in the industry of electric power generation, transmission and distribution. 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 $134,620. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $89,280. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent chemical engineers is $68,850.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of chemical engineers in the industry of Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $89,280 | -5.78% | 6.12% |
| 2016 | $94,440 | 3.84% | - |
| 2015 | $90,810 | 4.86% | - |
| 2014 | $86,400 | 0.72% | - |
| 2013 | $85,780 | 2.28% | - |
| 2012 | $83,820 | - | - |
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 | |
Back to: Salary of chemical engineers in the industry sector of utilities.