The salary statistics and trend of chemical engineers in the industry of semiconductor and other electronic component 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 | $66,930 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $78,510 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $98,190 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $129,490 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $157,360 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for chemical engineers in the industry of semiconductor and other electronic component 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 $157,360. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $98,190. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent chemical engineers is $66,930.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of chemical engineers in the industry of Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $98,190 | 0.89% | 7.64% |
| 2016 | $97,320 | 13.57% | - |
| 2015 | $84,110 | 2.70% | - |
| 2014 | $81,840 | 1.83% | - |
| 2013 | $80,340 | -12.88% | - |
| 2012 | $90,690 | - | - |
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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