How much does a Chemical Engineering Director make in San Jose, CA? The average Chemical Engineering Director salary in San Jose, CA is $261,390 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $228,346 and $298,519. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Chemical Engineering Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chemical Engineering Director Salary $198,261 San Jose,CA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Chemical Engineering Director Salary $228,346 San Jose,CA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Chemical Engineering Director Salary $261,390 San Jose,CA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Chemical Engineering Director Salary $298,519 San Jose,CA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Chemical Engineering Director Salary $332,323 San Jose,CA March 26, 2024
25% $228,346 10% $198,261 90% $332,323 75% $298,519 $261,390 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Chemical Engineering Director

Chemical Engineering Director directs research and development efforts to study the chemical reactions and properties of materials used for new products, product optimization, and innovation. Oversees research studies, experimentation, and testing to evaluate and analyze the materials, processes, and protocols required for product development and manufacturing. Being a Chemical Engineering Director develops and optimizes manufacturing procedures and processes that follow best practices. Establishes rigorous engineering-based methodologies used for analysis and process development. Additionally, Chemical Engineering Director ensures all operations follow environmental, safety, regulatory and quality regulations. Typically requires a master's degree in chemical engineering. Typically reports to senior management. The Chemical Engineering Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Chemical Engineering Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Chemical Engineering Director salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Chemical Engineering Director, the highest Chemical Engineering Director salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Chemical Engineering Director salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Chemical Engineering Director salary is in Miami, FL, where the Chemical Engineering Director salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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