How much does a Chemical Process Engineer I make in Urbandale, IA? The average Chemical Process Engineer I salary in Urbandale, IA is $93,115 as of May 28, 2024, but the range typically falls between $84,279 and $101,828. 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 Process Engineer I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chemical Process Engineer I Salary $76,234 Urbandale,IA May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Chemical Process Engineer I Salary $84,279 Urbandale,IA May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Chemical Process Engineer I Salary $93,115 Urbandale,IA May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Chemical Process Engineer I Salary $101,828 Urbandale,IA May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Chemical Process Engineer I Salary $109,761 Urbandale,IA May 28, 2024
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Job Description for Chemical Process Engineer I

Chemical Process Engineer I develops the systems, tools, processes, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) used to manufacture chemicals and chemical-based products for consumer and industrial use. Collaborates with manufacturing and R&D teams to design, test, develop and optimize scalable production processes and deploy equipment and instruments used in operations. Being a Chemical Process Engineer I utilizes process simulation and engineering methodologies with a structured problem-solving approach to identify root causes and devise solutions for processing problems. Establishes and tracks production quality metrics. Additionally, Chemical Process Engineer I monitors production operations for quality and performance to identify improvements to current process technology. Integrates safety and quality into processes by utilizing material handling and disposal best practices. Complies with all safety and environmental regulations. Requires a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering. Typically reports to a manager. The Chemical Process Engineer I work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a Chemical Process Engineer I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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For Chemical Process Engineer I, the upper level is Chemical Process Engineer II and then progresses to Chemical Process Engineer IV.

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Chemical Process Engineer I salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Chemical Process Engineer I, the highest Chemical Process Engineer I salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Chemical Process Engineer I salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Chemical Process Engineer I salary is in Miami, FL, where the Chemical Process Engineer I 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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