The salary statistics and trend of chemical engineers in the industry of chemical 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 | $65,820 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $81,920 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $102,460 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $129,720 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $165,610 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for chemical engineers in the industry of chemical 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 $165,610. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $102,460. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent chemical engineers is $65,820.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of chemical engineers in the industry of Chemical Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $102,460 | 3.27% | 7.69% |
| 2016 | $99,110 | 2.09% | - |
| 2015 | $97,040 | -1.03% | - |
| 2014 | $98,040 | 0.95% | - |
| 2013 | $97,110 | 2.61% | - |
| 2012 | $94,580 | - | - |
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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