How much does a Chemical Process Engineer make in San Jose, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chemical Process Engineer in San Jose, CA is $119,797. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $110,473 to $128,502, with most professionals earning between $101,983 and $136,427.

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Chemical Process Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chemical Process Engineer Salary $101,983 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Chemical Process Engineer Salary $110,473 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Chemical Process Engineer Salary $119,797 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Chemical Process Engineer Salary $128,502 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Chemical Process Engineer Salary $136,427 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
25% $110,473 10% $101,983 90% $136,427 75% $128,502 $119,797 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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  1. This Job:

    Chemical Process Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    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 San Jose, CA. The base salary for Chemical Process Engineer ranges from $110,473 to $128,502 with the average base salary of $119,797. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $110,473 to $128,502 with the average total cash compensation of $119,797.

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