The salary statistics and trend of chemical engineers in the industry of miscellaneous 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 | $64,270 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $73,200 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $90,040 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $114,580 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $139,850 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for chemical engineers in the industry of miscellaneous 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 $139,850. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $90,040. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent chemical engineers is $64,270.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of chemical engineers in the industry of Miscellaneous Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $90,040 | 1.98% | 13.77% |
| 2016 | $88,260 | -6.59% | - |
| 2015 | $94,080 | 12.81% | - |
| 2014 | $82,030 | -0.83% | - |
| 2013 | $82,710 | 6.13% | - |
| 2012 | $77,640 | - | - |
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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