What are the main factors that influence a Chemical Engineer II's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Chemical Engineer 's salary?

A Chemical Engineer 's salary grows with experience: a Chemical Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $83,601, a Chemical Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $97,230, a Chemical Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $114,421, a Chemical Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $138,331, a Chemical Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $164,836,

What are the highest paying states for a Chemical Engineer II?

Chemical Engineer II salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Chemical Engineer II roles are District of Columbia $107,653, California $107,245, Massachusetts $105,815. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Chemical Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Chemical Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Chemical Engineer VI: $190,106; Chemical Engineer V: $164,836; Chemical Engineer IV: $138,331; Chemical Engineer III: $114,421; Chemical Process Design Engineer II: $102,400.

How do different companies affect a Chemical Engineer II's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Chemical Engineer II roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Chemical Engineer II Salary in the United States

How much does a Chemical Engineer II make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Chemical Engineer II in the United States is $97,230 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

However, a Chemical Engineer II's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $111,002
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $89,481 to $104,439
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $82,426

10% $82,426

50% (Median) $97,230

90% $111,002

Chemical Engineer II Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$104,439	$8,703	$2,008	$50
Average	$97,230	$8,103	$1,870	$47
25th Percentile	$89,481	$7,457	$1,721	$43

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Key Factors That Influence Chemical Engineer II Salaries

A Chemical Engineer II's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Chemical Engineer II Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Chemical Engineer II's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Chemical Engineer I (0-2 years): $83,601
Chemical Engineer II (2-4 years): $97,230
Chemical Engineer III (4-7 years): $114,421
Chemical Engineer IV (7+ years): $138,331
Chemical Engineer V (7-10 years): $164,836

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Chemical Engineer I	0-2 years	$83,601
Chemical Engineer II	2-4 years	$97,230
Chemical Engineer III	4-7 years	$114,421
Chemical Engineer IV	7+ years	$138,331
Chemical Engineer V	7-10 years	$164,836

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How Do Chemical Engineer IIs Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Chemical Engineer IIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $107,653.
California: $107,245.
Massachusetts: $105,815.

District of Columbia $107,653 California $107,245 Massachusetts $105,815 Washington $105,426 New Jersey $105,388 Alaska $105,251 Connecticut $103,910 New York $103,365

Hawaii $101,625 Rhode Island $100,808 Maryland $100,254 Minnesota $99,495 Colorado $99,204 Illinois $99,107 Oregon $98,737 Delaware $98,465

New Hampshire $98,294 Virginia $97,911 Pennsylvania $96,792 Nevada $96,229 North Dakota $96,044 Michigan $95,752 Wisconsin $95,645 Vermont $95,431

Texas $94,838 Maine $94,799 Arizona $94,741 Ohio $94,673 Georgia $93,778 Indiana $93,331 Wyoming $93,244 Utah $93,107

Iowa $93,049 Kansas $92,582 Louisiana $92,446 North Carolina $92,398 Missouri $92,378 Florida $91,999 Montana $91,795 Nebraska $91,600

Kentucky $91,493 South Carolina $91,105 Tennessee $90,861 Idaho $90,764 New Mexico $90,054 Oklahoma $89,899 Alabama $89,325 South Dakota $88,363

Arkansas $87,838 West Virginia $87,556 Mississippi $86,710

Top Paying Cities for Chemical Engineer II

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $122,636
San Francisco: $121,293
Oakland: $118,737

San Jose, CA $122,636

San Francisco, CA $121,293

Oakland, CA $118,737

New York, NY $111,950

Paramus, NJ $110,588

Queens Village, NY $110,584

Passaic, NJ $110,491

Bergenfield, NJ $110,482

Stamford, CT $110,269

Huntington, NY $110,229

Newark, NJ $109,510

Bridgeport, CT $109,305

Vallejo, CA $109,112

New Brunswick, NJ $109,073

Petaluma, CA $109,014

Middlesex, NJ $108,830

Somerset, NJ $108,761

Santa Cruz, CA $108,635

Boston, MA $108,042

Monterey, CA $107,701

Seattle, WA $107,478

Santa Rosa, CA $107,459

Los Angeles, CA $107,429

Juneau, AK $107,177

Washington, DC $107,070

Orange, CA $106,724

Santa Ana, CA $106,467

Long Beach, CA $106,370

Anaheim, CA $106,350

Anchorage, AK $106,302

Santa Maria, CA $106,010

Everett, WA $105,990

Danbury, CT $105,648

Bremerton, WA $105,514

Tacoma, WA $105,164

New Suffolk, NY $105,162

Sacramento, CA $105,135

Santa Barbara, CA $105,028

Trenton, NJ $104,921

San Diego, CA $104,921

Brockton, MA $104,814

Fairbanks, AK $104,576

Lompoc, CA $104,328

Lowell, MA $104,249

Ventura, CA $104,231

Nashua, NH $104,211

Stockton, CA $104,201

Modesto, CA $103,492

Poughkeepsie, NY $103,278

Olympia, WA $103,093

Kennewick, WA $103,093

New Haven, CT $103,054

Lawrence, MA $102,704

Hartford, CT $102,607

Riverside, CA $102,587

New Bedford, MA $102,490

Richland, WA $102,490

Bakersfield, CA $102,354

San Bernardino, CA $102,315

New Britain, CT $102,305

Atlantic City, NJ $102,305

New London, CT $102,267

Norwich, CT $102,237

Portsmouth, NH $102,218

Boulder, CO $102,012

Portland, OR $101,878

Worcester, MA $101,868

Minneapolis, MN $101,566

Philadelphia, PA $101,430

Honolulu, HI $101,109

Saint Paul, MN $101,063

Vineland, NJ $101,041

Providence, RI $100,759

Chicago, IL $100,477

Bellingham, WA $100,361

Springfield, MA $100,283

Baltimore, MD $100,254

Chico, CA $100,011

Pittsfield, MA $99,748

Manchester, NH $99,564

Spokane, WA $99,136

Denver, CO $99,126

Albany, NY $98,669

Troy, NY $98,630

Nassau, NY $98,526

Schenectady, NY $98,426

Wilmington, DE $98,348

Burlington, VT $98,212

Salem, OR $98,173

Portland, ME $97,872

Yakima, WA $97,774

Rochester, MN $97,473

Reno, NV $97,424

Fresno, CA $97,424

Milwaukee, WI $97,337

Detroit, MI $97,240

Ann Arbor, MI $97,223

Allentown, PA $97,211

Colorado Springs, CO $97,045

Syracuse, NY $96,997

Carson City, NV $96,997

Houston, TX $96,861

Eugene, OR $96,812

Gary, IN $96,695

Springfield, OR $96,617

Bismarck, ND $96,598

Galveston, TX $96,530

Medford, OR $96,384

Fort Collins, CO $96,345

Concord, NH $96,297

Austin, TX $96,267

Mesa, AZ $96,063

Reading, PA $96,054

Phoenix, AZ $96,044

Dallas, TX $96,015

Saint Cloud, MN $95,921

Madison, WI $95,791

Utica, NY $95,528

Rochester, NY $95,373

Des Moines, IA $95,363

Raleigh, NC $95,353

Atlanta, GA $95,208

Battle Creek, MI $95,178

Salt Lake City, UT $95,149

Lancaster, PA $95,003

Harrisburg, PA $94,867

Kansas City, MO $94,770

Champaign, IL $94,751

Kansas City, KS $94,751

Fort Worth, TX $94,741

Columbus, OH $94,724

Boca Raton, FL $94,702

Pittsburgh, PA $94,663

Richmond, VA $94,624

Indianapolis, IN $94,605

Cleveland, OH $94,595

Las Vegas, NV $94,478

Cincinnati, OH $94,478

Petersburg, VA $94,333

Huntsville, AL $94,187

Lansing, MI $94,122

Lebanon, PA $94,109

Pueblo, CO $94,099

Appleton, WI $94,070

Buffalo, NY $94,031

Dayton, OH $94,002

Racine, WI $93,983

Charlotte, NC $93,973

Saint Louis, MO $93,944

York, PA $93,885

Elkhart, IN $93,885

Gastonia, NC $93,867

Billings, MT $93,843

Beaumont, TX $93,817

Lorain, OH $93,798

Benton Harbor, MI $93,778

Toledo, OH $93,759

Binghamton, NY $93,710

Rock Hill, SC $93,701

Rockford, IL $93,652

Springfield, IL $93,613

Elyria, OH $93,603

Fargo, ND $93,603

Flagstaff, AZ $93,535

Fort Lauderdale, FL $93,477

Duluth, MN $93,419

Miami, FL $93,419

Cheyenne, WY $93,351

Grand Forks, ND $93,351

Bangor, ME $93,137

Cedar Rapids, IA $93,030

Durham, NC $92,989

Louisville, KY $92,981

Grand Rapids, MI $92,962

Hialeah, FL $92,952

Casper, WY $92,816

Scranton, PA $92,699

New Orleans, LA $92,670

Virginia Beach, VA $92,660

Akron, OH $92,612

Peoria, IL $92,485

Sarasota, FL $92,466

Nashville, TN $92,398

Omaha, NE $92,398

Green Bay, WI $92,398

Baton Rouge, LA $92,349

Charleston, SC $92,330

Jamestown, NY $92,281

Davenport, IA $92,281

Tucson, AZ $92,232

Saint Petersburg, FL $92,174

Tampa, FL $92,155

Evansville, IN $92,096

Port Arthur, TX $92,096

Bradenton, FL $92,057

Santa Fe, NM $91,882

Orlando, FL $91,707

Clearwater, FL $91,678

Canton, OH $91,474

La Crosse, WI $91,474

Albuquerque, NM $91,416

Newport News, VA $91,406

High Point, NC $91,377

Ogden, UT $91,338

Corpus Christi, TX $91,260

Norfolk, VA $91,202

Laramie, WY $91,202

Rock Island, IL $91,143

Saginaw, MI $91,124

Jacksonville, FL $91,114

Salisbury, NC $91,095

Boise, ID $91,075

Moline, IL $91,027

Fort Myers, FL $90,998

Memphis, TN $90,978

Tulsa, OK $90,929

Waterloo, IA $90,871

Spartanburg, SC $90,774

Lincoln, NE $90,725

Fort Wayne, IN $90,706

Provo, UT $90,696

Cedar Falls, IA $90,579

San Antonio, TX $90,541

Greensboro, NC $90,502

South Bend, IN $90,492

Savannah, GA $90,385

Muskegon, MI $90,346

Birmingham, AL $90,336

Winston Salem, NC $90,289

Lake Charles, LA $90,054

Anderson, IN $90,035

Lexington, KY $90,006

Augusta, GA $89,977

Greenville, SC $89,977

Lima, OH $89,899

Wichita, KS $89,889

Tuscaloosa, AL $89,889

Columbia, SC $89,802

Springfield, OH $89,782

Asheville, NC $89,627

Bloomington, IN $89,559

Knoxville, TN $89,209

Shreveport, LA $89,199

Wilmington, NC $89,072

Roanoke, VA $89,072

Topeka, KS $88,897

Frankfort, KY $88,887

Oklahoma City, OK $88,820

Chillicothe, OH $88,781

Longview, TX $88,771

Melbourne, FL $88,761

Sioux Falls, SD $88,606

Mobile, AL $88,596

Terre Haute, IN $88,557

Altoona, PA $88,499

Amarillo, TX $88,431

Killeen, TX $88,402

Fayetteville, AR $88,324

Chattanooga, TN $88,295

Sioux City, IA $88,207

Idaho Falls, ID $88,188

Lynchburg, VA $88,110

Gainesville, FL $87,983

Portsmouth, OH $87,935

Little Rock, AR $87,915

Lafayette, LA $87,876

Youngstown, OH $87,876

Daytona Beach, FL $87,818

Clarksville, TN $87,808

Pensacola, FL $87,799

Temple, TX $87,792

Hopkinsville, KY $87,507

Erie, PA $87,488

Florence, SC $87,449

Charleston, WV $87,293

Great Falls, MT $87,244

Macon, GA $87,108

Tallahassee, FL $87,099

Fayetteville, NC $87,079

Waco, TX $87,060

Helena, MT $86,992

Pine Bluff, AR $86,955

Vincennes, IN $86,836

Lubbock, TX $86,797

Alamogordo, NM $86,739

Twin Falls, ID $86,651

Rapid City, SD $86,622

Jackson, MS $86,447

Huntington, WV $86,440

Greenville, MS $86,437

Parkersburg, WV $86,338

Montgomery, AL $86,321

Wichita Falls, TX $86,224

Springfield, MO $86,224

Biloxi, MS $86,175

Monroe, LA $86,078

Johnstown, PA $86,010

Sumter, SC $85,971

Columbus, GA $85,961

Pascagoula, MS $85,776

Abilene, TX $85,776

Kingsport, TN $85,524

Albany, GA $85,524

Gulfport, MS $85,494

Alexandria, LA $85,173

Fort Smith, AR $84,930

El Paso, TX $84,668

Las Cruces, NM $84,230

Harlingen, TX $83,983

Pocatello, ID $83,968

Florence, AL $83,841

Brownsville, TX $83,822

Mcallen, TX $83,618

Dothan, AL $83,482

Columbus, MS $82,904

Altus, OK $82,451

Lawton, OK $82,266

Pierre, SD $81,916

What Skills Can Increase a Chemical Engineer II's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Consulting (Mentioned in 5.87% Job Postings): Providing technical or business expertise and advice to internal or external clients.
Design Engineering (Mentioned in 2.4% Job Postings): Creating a system, component, or process to develop new products and systems.
Environmental Safety (Mentioned in 1.6% Job Postings): Enforcing safety guidelines, policies, and practices to prevent workplace incidents while reducing environmental toxins and spillage.

Skills	Demand Percentage
Consulting	5.87%
Design Engineering	2.4%
Environmental Safety	1.6%

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What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Chemical Engineer II's salary.

Solution Design: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
Risk Management: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Design Engineering: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Solution Design	$110,842	14%
Risk Management	$105,008	8%
Design Engineering	$102,092	5%

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Chemical Engineer II Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Chemical Engineer II salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $108,907. While startup companies pay approximate $92,212.

Chemical Engineer II Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$92,212
Growth Stage	51~500	$97,498
Established	501~5000	$105,192
Enterprise	5000+	$108,907

Chemical Engineer II Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Chemical Engineer II roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 45% above the average. In contrast, Chemical Engineer positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Chemical Engineer II as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Chemical Engineer II

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$140,984	$68.0	45%
Pharmaceuticals	$131,260	$63.0	35%
Financial Services	$121,538	$58.0	25%
Biotechnology	$116,676	$56.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$111,814	$54.0	15%

How Education impacts an Chemical Engineer II's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Chemical Engineer II enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Chemical Engineer II with a Bachelor's Degree is between $93,726 and $98,895.

Chemical Engineer II Salaries by Degree Level

$100,000
$99,100
$98,200
$97,300
$96,400
$95,600
$94,700
$93,800

Typical Education for Chemical Engineer II
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	0.4%
High School	0.4%
Associates	39.9%
Bachelors	49.8%
Masters	39.9%
Doctorate	9.9%

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Chemical Engineer II Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Chemical Engineer II's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$89,481

Average $97,230/year

$104,439

$7,457

Average $8,103/month

$8,703

$1,721

Average $1,870/week

$2,008

$43

Average $47/hour

$50

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$104,439	$8,703	$2,008	$50
Average	$97,230	$8,103	$1,870	$47
25th Percentile	$89,481	$7,457	$1,721	$43

Chemical Engineer II Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Chemical Engineer II, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Chemical Engineer III role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $114,421 - a projected growth of 18% over your current level.

Salary Trends for Chemical Engineer II

Salaries for a Chemical Engineer II can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $98,098 in 2023 to around $88,698 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Chemical Engineer II salary trends, .

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Most common benefits for Chemical Engineer II

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Common company salaries for Chemical Engineer II

Here are companies hiring for Chemical Engineer II and their salaries, click below for more details.

C $128,509/per year

C R Bard Inc Biotechnology the United States

H $124,697/per year

Henry Schein Canada Biotechnology the United States

N $123,899/per year

Nordex Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $120,416/per year

Nipro Corp Biotechnology the United States

E $115,870/per year

Enovis Biotechnology the United States

A $114,553/per year

Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy Biotechnology the United States

M $112,110/per year

MiniMed Inc Biotechnology the United States

L $111,500/per year

Labcorp Drug Development Biotechnology the United States

L $110,229/per year

Life Technologies Corp Biotechnology the United States

Z $106,224/per year

Zimmer Biomet Biotechnology the United States

P $103,077/per year

Promontory Therapeutics Biotechnology the United States

S $102,181/per year

Steris PLC Biotechnology the United States

G $97,274/per year

Gavin Conferences Pty Ltd Biotechnology the United States

E $94,764/per year

Endeavor BioMedicines Biotechnology the United States

R $94,402/per year

Replay Holdings LLC Biotechnology the United States

P $94,235/per year

Pleno Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $93,666/per year

Simulaids Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $88,880/per year

NOIRLab/CAS Biotechnology the United States

O $86,468/per year

Onward Technology Biotechnology the United States

L $84,895/per year

LED Medical Diagnostics Inc Biotechnology the United States

E $84,682/per year

Eyeco Ltd Biotechnology the United States

P $84,523/per year

Paerosol Biotechnology the United States

I $83,525/per year

IONIQ Sciences Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $82,815/per year

Stateside PPE Biotechnology the United States

D $82,041/per year

Digi Bio Biotechnology the United States

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FAQ about Chemical Engineer II

1. Where can a Chemical Engineer II earn the most?

A Chemical Engineer II's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Chemical Engineer II earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Chemical Engineer II is $122,636.

2. What is the highest pay for Chemical Engineer II?

The highest pay for Chemical Engineer II is $111,002.

3. What is the lowest pay for Chemical Engineer II?

The lowest pay for Chemical Engineer II is $82,426.

4. What are the responsibilities of Chemical Engineer II?

Conducts research and development projects involving the study of chemical reactions and material properties to innovate and develop new products or optimize existing products. Designs experiments and builds prototypes and models used to investigate and support the development of improved chemicals, materials, products, and manufacturing processes. Compiles and analyzes testing data. Presents research results used to estimate costs, establish performance standards, identify solutions, and facilitate processes. Maintains lab and plant safety procedures for chemical storage, handling, transport, and disposal. Complies with all safety and environmental regulations. Requires a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering. Typically reports to a manager. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience.

5. What industry pays the highest salary for Chemical Engineer II?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Chemical Engineer II roles, with salaries approximately 45% above the market median.

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