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Salary Guide

Chemical Engineer Salary in United States

Based on 35,191 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$90,000 - $100,877
Median salary
$90,000 - $100,877
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$61K
25th percentile$76K
Median$90K
75th percentile$101K
90th percentile$116K

50% of professionals earn between $76,000 - $100,877 USD

The median salary is $90,000

Top cities

Houston611 job openings
Boise470 job openings
Austin443 job openings
Phoenix385 job openings
Santa Clara368 job openings
Boulder208 job openings
Tucson182 job openings
Denver167 job openings
Los Angeles164 job openings
Mt Pleasant156 job openings
San Jose150 job openings
Oak Ridge144 job openings
Salt Lake City139 job openings
Fremont129 job openings
Columbus116 job openings
Dallas105 job openings
Chicago78 job openings
Hillsboro74 job openings
Northern74 job openings
Atlanta72 job openings
Kansas City71 job openings
Mount Pleasant71 job openings

Chemical Engineer

35,191 job openings

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The average salary for a Chemical Engineer in United States is USD 90,000 - USD 100,877 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 95,439 per year, based on 35,191 active job listings.

The cities with the most Chemical Engineer job opportunities in United States are Houston, Boise, Austin, Phoenix, Santa Clara. Houston leads with 611 job openings.

Explore 35,191 Chemical Engineer job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.