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How much does a Chemical Engineer make in the United States?
Average base salary
Data source tooltip for average base salary.554 salaries reported, updated at July 20, 2021
$80,897
per year
The average salary for a chemical engineer is $80,897 per year in the United States.
Most common benefits
- Free flu shots
- Caregiver leave
- Stock options
- Sabbatical
- Flexible spending account
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Top companies for Chemical Engineers in United States
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for chemical engineers
Most recommended license
Professional Engineer
The jobs requiring this license have decrease by 19.71% since 2018. Chemical Engineers with this license earn +20.31% more than the average base salary, which is $80,897 per year.
Job Trend
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this license | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 329 | increase by 329 |
| 2013 | 778 | increase by 136.47% |
| 2014 | 882 | increase by 13.37% |
| 2015 | 387 | decrease by 56.12% |
| 2016 | 207 | decrease by 46.51% |
| 2017 | 107 | decrease by 48.31% |
| 2018 | 137 | increase by 28.04% |
| 2019 | 110 | decrease by 19.71% |
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More critical skills and qualifications that pay well
Information tooltip for top licenses.
License categories:
| Top license | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
Professional Engineer | +20.31% | 11 jobs | 12  |
Information tooltip for top fields of study.
Field of study categories:
| Top field of study | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
Mechanical Engineering Degree | +11.43% | 2 jobs | 4 |
Most common benefits for Chemical Engineers
- Free flu shots
- Caregiver leave
- Stock options
- Sabbatical
- Flexible spending account
- Adoption assistance
- Disability insurance
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
- Commuter assistance
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
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Salary satisfaction
58% of Chemical engineers in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area
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