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 | $59,960 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $76,120 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $95,380 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $119,890 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $148,940 |
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 $148,940. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $95,380. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent chemical engineers is $59,960.
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. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $95,380 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| 2012 | $95,380 | - | - |
The average salaries of chemical engineers in 57 industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2017. For salary information of chemical engineers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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