Pay varies by the amount of education chemical engineers hold. Those with doctoral (PhD) degrees earn more than those with a master's or bachelor's degree.
Most full-time chemical engineers receive benefits. Benefits usually include health insurance, paid vacation, and a retirement plan. Some companies pay for additional training. Others may give their employees stock or the opportunity to buy it from the company.
Chemical engineers (SOC 17-2041)
Location |
Pay Period | |
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25% |
Median |
75% |
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Illinois | Hourly | $46.96 | $54.99 | $64.79 |
Yearly | $97,663 | $114,368 | $134,759 | |
Cook County | Hourly | $46.96 | $54.90 | $64.62 |
Yearly | $97,663 | $114,199 | $134,415 | |
Northwest Illinois Area | Hourly | $24.77 | $49.79 | $65.73 |
Yearly | $51,518 | $103,568 | $136,725 | |
Peoria-Bloomington Area | Hourly | $48.70 | $50.95 | $64.80 |
Yearly | $101,297 | $105,962 | $134,776 | |
United States | Hourly | $40.71 | $51.09 | $64.66 |
Yearly | $84,670 | $106,260 | $134,490 |