The salary statistics and trend of chemical engineers in the industry of basic 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 | $66,680 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $81,590 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $102,100 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $128,760 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $163,980 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for chemical engineers in the industry of basic 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 $163,980. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $102,100. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent chemical engineers is $66,680.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of chemical engineers in the industry of Basic Chemical Manufacturing from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $102,100 | 3.29% | 2.54% |
| 2015 | $98,740 | -1.81% | - |
| 2014 | $100,530 | -0.11% | - |
| 2013 | $100,640 | 1.12% | - |
| 2012 | $99,510 | - | - |
The average salaries of chemical engineers in 23 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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