Chemical Engineers

Chemical engineering is one of the highest paid scientific professions. Salaries vary with education, experience, industry, and employer. The U.S. Department of Labor reports that the median annual salary for chemical engineers was $112,100 in May 2023. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $75,650. The highest paid 10 percent earned more than $176,420 annually. Chemical engineers with doctoral degrees and many years of experience in supervisory and management positions may have salaries exceeding $185,000 annually.

Benefits typically include paid vacation and sick days, health insurance, and retirement plans.