The salary statistics and trend of chemical engineers in the industry of chemical and allied products merchant wholesalers 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 | $55,400 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $74,030 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $100,220 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $127,750 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $157,220 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for chemical engineers in the industry of chemical and allied products merchant wholesalers. 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 $157,220. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $100,220. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent chemical engineers is $55,400.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of chemical engineers in the industry of Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $100,220 | 7.63% | 18.70% |
| 2015 | $92,570 | 9.93% | - |
| 2014 | $83,380 | 2.41% | - |
| 2013 | $81,370 | -0.14% | - |
| 2012 | $81,480 | - | - |
The average salaries of chemical engineers in six 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.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers | |
| Hardware, and Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | |
| Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers | |
| Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | |
| Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers | |
| Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers | |
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