The salary statistics and trend of chemical engineers in the industry of petroleum and coal products manufacturing 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 | $64,590 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $83,330 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $107,050 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $136,990 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $175,580 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for chemical engineers in the industry of petroleum and coal products manufacturing. 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 $175,580. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $107,050. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent chemical engineers is $64,590.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of chemical engineers in the industry of Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $107,050 | 2.28% | 1.63% |
| 2016 | $104,610 | -5.36% | - |
| 2015 | $110,220 | -2.22% | - |
| 2014 | $112,670 | 2.54% | - |
| 2013 | $109,810 | 4.10% | - |
| 2012 | $105,310 | - | - |
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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