Chemical Process Engineer Salary in the United States

Chemical Process Engineer Salary

How much does a Chemical Process Engineer make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chemical Process Engineer in the United States is $94,979. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $87,586 to $101,880, with most professionals earning between $80,856 and $108,163.

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Chemical Process Engineer Salaries by Percentile
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10th Percentile Chemical Process Engineer Salary $80,856 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Chemical Process Engineer Salary $87,586 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Chemical Process Engineer Salary $94,979 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Chemical Process Engineer Salary $101,880 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Chemical Process Engineer Salary $108,163 US April 01, 2025
25% $87,586 10% $80,856 90% $108,163 75% $101,880 $94,979 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Chemical Process Engineer ?

In the field of engineering, a chemical engineer is a professional, who is equipped with the knowledge of chemical engineering, works principally in the chemical industry to convert basic raw materials into a variety of products, and deals with the design and operation of plants and equipment. In general, a chemical engineer is one who applies and uses principles of chemical engineering in any of its various practical applications; these often include 1) design, manufacture, and operation of plants and machinery in industrial chemical and related processes ("chemical process engineers"); 2) d...

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    Chemical Process Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Chemical Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chemical Process Engineer in the United States. The base salary for Chemical Process Engineer ranges from $87,586 to $101,880 with the average base salary of $94,979. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $87,586 to $101,880 with the average total cash compensation of $94,979.

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