Chemical Engineers salary in United States
The median chemical engineers salary is $125,040 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Chemical Engineers salary by region
Pay trend
Up 5.8% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Chemical Engineers salary FAQs
What is the average Chemical Engineers salary in United States?
The median Chemical Engineers salary in United States is $125,040 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of chemical engineerss earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Chemical Engineers earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $79,420 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $182,880 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $125,040.
Do Chemical Engineers salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX is among the highest at $138,120, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Chemical Engineers salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.