As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Entry Chemical Engineer in California is $92,290. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $78,535 to a high of $105,090, with most professionals earning between $85,090 and $98,990.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $98,990 | $8,249 | $1,904 | $48 |
| Average | $92,290 | $7,691 | $1,775 | $44 |
| 25th Percentile | $85,090 | $7,091 | $1,636 | $41 |
An entry-level Entry Chemical Engineer with under 1 year experience makes about $91,775. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level Entry Chemical Engineer makes around $92,508. After 2-4 years, the Entry Chemical Engineer pay rises to about $93,989. Those senior Entry Chemical Engineer with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $94,286, and those Entry Chemical Engineer having 8 years or more experience are expected to earn about $94,483 on average.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Entry Chemical Engineer | $91,775 |
| Intermediate Level Entry Chemical Engineer | $92,508 |
| Senior Level Entry Chemical Engineer | $93,989 |
| Specialist Level Entry Chemical Engineer | $94,286 |
| Expert Level Entry Chemical Engineer | $94,483 |
| Entry Level | 10% |
| Mid Level | 11% |
| Senior Level | 12% |
| Top Level | 13% |
| Experienced | 13% |
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