Chemical Engineers — Salary by State
Median annual wages across 43 states, from BLS data.
National Median
$121,860
Highest
$160,990
Oklahoma
Lowest
$78,220
Nevada
Total Employment
18,620
Salary by State
| # | State | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma | $160,990 |
| 2 | New Mexico | $147,290 |
| 3 | West Virginia | $139,730 |
| 4 | Texas | $135,160 |
| 5 | Virginia | $132,550 |
| 6 | New York | $132,480 |
| 7 | Colorado | $131,740 |
| 8 | Delaware | $131,330 |
| 9 | Louisiana | $131,180 |
| 10 | Washington | $130,830 |
| 11 | Maryland | $129,710 |
| 12 | North Dakota | $127,970 |
| 13 | Arizona | $125,050 |
| 14 | Illinois | $120,360 |
| 15 | Massachusetts | $119,260 |
| 16 | New Jersey | $118,340 |
| 17 | Oregon | $115,800 |
| 18 | Indiana | $115,570 |
| 19 | Ohio | $115,190 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $114,060 |
| 21 | Kentucky | $112,390 |
| 22 | Tennessee | $110,150 |
| 23 | North Carolina | $109,940 |
| 24 | Kansas | $107,200 |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | $107,040 |
| 26 | Idaho | $106,980 |
| 27 | Michigan | $106,690 |
| 28 | Alaska | $106,360 |
| 29 | Nebraska | $105,560 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $104,660 |
| 31 | Florida | $104,000 |
| 32 | Alabama | $103,620 |
| 33 | Mississippi | $102,470 |
| 34 | Georgia | $102,360 |
| 35 | Iowa | $101,080 |
| 36 | Missouri | $101,010 |
| 37 | Montana | $100,900 |
| 38 | Connecticut | $99,990 |
| 39 | Arkansas | $99,020 |
| 40 | Wisconsin | $92,530 |
| 41 | Rhode Island | $91,770 |
| 42 | Utah | $80,820 |
| 43 | Nevada | $78,220 |