Average salary
$90,000 - $105,000
Median salary
$90,000 - $105,000
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$62K
25th percentile$78K
Median$90K
75th percentile$105K
90th percentile$121K
50% of professionals earn between $78,000 - $105,000 USD
The median salary is $90,000
Top cities
Houston750 job openings
Austin593 job openings
Boise551 job openings
Phoenix501 job openings
Santa Clara392 job openings
Boulder285 job openings
Fremont282 job openings
Los Angeles272 job openings
Denver156 job openings
Oak Ridge136 job openings
Salt Lake City132 job openings
Mount Pleasant107 job openings
Dallas104 job openings
Columbus100 job openings
San Jose99 job openings
Charleston95 job openings
Mt. Pleasant94 job openings
Chicago88 job openings
Huntsville84 job openings
Indianapolis84 job openings
Charlotte81 job openings
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The average salary for a Chemical Engineer in United States is USD 90,000 - USD 105,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 97,500 per year, based on 42,608 active job listings.
The cities with the most Chemical Engineer job opportunities in United States are Houston, Austin, Boise, Phoenix, Santa Clara. Houston leads with 750 job openings.
Explore 42,608 Chemical Engineer job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.