The salary statistics and trend of chemical engineers in the industry of pulp, paper, and paperboard mills are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare chemical engineer salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $64,150 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $72,900 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $89,980 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $110,760 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $141,730 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for chemical engineers in the industry of pulp, paper, and paperboard mills. 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 $141,730. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $89,980. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent chemical engineers is $64,150.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of chemical engineers in the industry of Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $89,980 | -4.01% | 3.02% |
| 2016 | $93,590 | 11.24% | - |
| 2015 | $83,070 | 7.67% | - |
| 2014 | $76,700 | -11.33% | - |
| 2013 | $85,390 | -2.19% | - |
| 2012 | $87,260 | - | - |
The average salaries of chemical engineers in 57 industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of chemical engineers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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