As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Chemical Process Engineer in Louisiana is $90,284, equivalent to $43 per hour, $1,736 weekly, or $7,524 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Chemical Process Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Chemical Process Engineer in Louisiana vary widely, spanning from $78,833 to $105,365. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($84,290) and 75th percentile ($98,178), while top earners (90th percentile) make $105,365 per year. This $13,888 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Design Engineering, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Louisiana Chemical Process Engineer often earn 4.9% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 68 companies. However, Louisiana currently ranks 35 nationwide for Chemical Process Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Chemical Process Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chemical Process Engineer Salary $78,833 LA July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Chemical Process Engineer Salary $84,290 LA July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Chemical Process Engineer Salary $90,284 LA July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Chemical Process Engineer Salary $98,178 LA July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Chemical Process Engineer Salary $105,365 LA July 01, 2026
25% $84,290 10% $78,833 90% $105,365 75% $98,178 $90,284 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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Location Abbeville, LA Avg. Salary $92,488 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Abita Springs, LA Avg. Salary $94,448 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Acme, LA Avg. Salary $91,480 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Addis, LA Avg. Salary $97,595 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Aimwell, LA Avg. Salary $90,989 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Akers, LA Avg. Salary $95,484 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Albany, LA Avg. Salary $95,059 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, LA Avg. Salary $90,030 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Ama, LA Avg. Salary $97,800 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Amelia, LA Avg. Salary $93,363 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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    Chemical Process Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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