Chemical Engineers Wages
SOC 17-2040 • Full occupation profile
The median annual wage for Chemical Engineers is $112,100 nationally (2023 BLS OEWS). The 10th percentile is $75,650 and the 90th percentile is $176,420, showing the wide spread of wages in this occupation.
National Wage Distribution (2023)
Employment
21,140
P10
$75,650
P25
$91,630
Median
$112,100
P75
$142,810
P90
$176,420
National Wage Trend
How national median and mean wages for Chemical Engineers have moved across BLS OEWS release years.
| Year | Median | Mean | P10 | P90 | Employment | YoY Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $112,100 | $122,910 | $75,650 | $176,420 | 21,140 | — |
| 2022 | $106,260 | $117,820 | $72,490 | $171,400 | 20,380 | -5.21% |
| 2021 | $105,550 | $121,840 | $62,730 | $187,430 | 24,180 | -0.67% |
| 2020 | $108,540 | $114,820 | $68,430 | $168,960 | 25,770 | +2.83% |