The salary statistics and trend of chemical engineers in the industry of primary metal 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 | $50,000 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $68,900 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $80,100 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $101,950 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $127,380 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for chemical engineers in the industry of primary metal 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 $127,380. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $80,100. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent chemical engineers is $50,000.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of chemical engineers in the industry of Primary Metal Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $80,100 | 6.37% | -6.67% |
| 2016 | $75,000 | -2.79% | - |
| 2014 | $77,090 | 4.55% | - |
| 2013 | $73,580 | -16.12% | - |
| 2012 | $85,440 | - | - |
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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