The salary statistics and trend of chemical engineers in the industry of merchant wholesalers, nondurable goods are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare chemical engineer salaries in different industries within the wholesale trade sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $49,600 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $69,220 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $96,830 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $126,840 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $166,440 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for chemical engineers in the industry of merchant wholesalers, nondurable goods. 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 $166,440. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $96,830. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent chemical engineers is $49,600.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of chemical engineers in the industry of Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $96,830 | 0.13% | 14.66% |
| 2016 | $96,700 | 5.19% | - |
| 2015 | $91,680 | 6.53% | - |
| 2014 | $85,690 | 1.30% | - |
| 2013 | $84,580 | 2.31% | - |
| 2012 | $82,630 | - | - |
The average salaries of chemical engineers in 13 industries within the wholesale trade 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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