The salary statistics and trend of chemical engineers in the industry of computer systems design and related services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare chemical engineer salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $76,620 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $94,280 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $121,080 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $163,350 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $123,430 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for chemical engineers in the industry of computer systems design and related services. 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 $123,430. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $121,080. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent chemical engineers is $76,620.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of chemical engineers in the industry of Computer Systems Design and Related Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $121,080 | 13.12% | 37.08% |
| 2016 | $105,200 | 7.36% | - |
| 2015 | $97,460 | 23.87% | - |
| 2014 | $74,200 | -3.21% | - |
| 2013 | $76,580 | 0.52% | - |
| 2012 | $76,180 | - | - |
The average salaries of chemical engineers in three industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services 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 |
|---|---|
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | |
| Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities | |
| Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |