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Engineering Salaries in Chemical Manufacturing
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July 1, 2024
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Have you ever wondered how your salary compares with those of your engineering peers working in chemical manufacturing?
The median annual salary for engineers of all types working in the chemical manufacturing sector reached $118,320 in 2023, according to data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). But, of course, pay is determined by many factors, ranging from engineering discipline and specific job title to years of experience and location.
To give you an idea as to how your salary might stack up, we mined BLS data on salaries for engineers working in chemical manufacturing in the US. Our report details five salary tiers—ranging from the lowest to highest—for 13 specific engineering roles, including chemical, industrial, electrical, and mechanical engineers, as well as engineering managers.
Annual Engineering Salaries by Percentile
Occupation | 10th | 25th | 50th | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Engineers (all types) | $80,150 | $97,640 | $118,320 | $137,760 | $168,190 |
Chemical Engineers | $80,980 | $98,170 | $114,870 | $137,710 | $179,280 |
Civil Engineers | $80,410 | $86,390 | $119,110 | $130,130 | $137,140 |
Computer Hardware Engineers | $113,200 | $130,550 | $135,700 | $154,380 | $190,500 |
Electrical Engineers | $80,770 | $98,910 | $117,100 | $137,580 | $165,680 |
Electronics Engineers1 | $82,530 | $101,930 | $129,930 | $163,290 | $183,350 |
Environmental Engineers | $91,210 | $108,300 | $130,890 | $162,860 | $207,450 |
Health & Safety Engineers | $88,910 | $105,680 | $128,010 | $153,990 | $173,080 |
Industrial Engineers | $678,280 | $95,320 | $108,110 | $134,790 | $161,910 |
Materials Engineers | $77,230 | $84,660 | $104,160 | $140,600 | $188,320 |
Mechanical Engineers | $79,430 | $98,290 | $119,480 | $136,080 | $162,550 |
Petroleum Engineers | $128,290 | $157,420 | $189,880 | $212,240 | ≥ $239,200 |
Engineering Managers2 | $120,800 | $137,900 | $163,250 | $186,780 | $225,560 |
Engineers, All Other | $82,680 | $94,540 | $126,360 | $152,120 | $168,190 |
1. Excludes computer engineers
2. Includes architectural managers
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2023 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates: NAICS 3250A1 - Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only), https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/naics3_325000.htm
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