As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Chemical Process Engineer in Topeka, KS is $86,812, equivalent to $42 per hour, $1,669 weekly, or $7,234 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 Topeka, KS vary widely, spanning from $75,908 to $101,324. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($81,104) and 75th percentile ($94,408), while top earners (90th percentile) make $101,324 per year. This $13,304 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, Topeka Chemical Process Engineer often earn 4.0% lower than national averages. However, Topeka currently ranks 695 statewide 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 $75,908 Topeka, KS October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Chemical Process Engineer Salary $81,104 Topeka, KS October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Chemical Process Engineer Salary $86,812 Topeka, KS October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Chemical Process Engineer Salary $94,408 Topeka, KS October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Chemical Process Engineer Salary $101,324 Topeka, KS October 01, 2026
25% $81,104 10% $75,908 90% $101,324 75% $94,408 $86,812 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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94408
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87607
107509
97021
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 Topeka, KS. The base salary for Chemical Process Engineer ranges from $81,104 to $94,408 with the average base salary of $86,812. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $87,607 to $107,509 with the average total cash compensation of $97,021.

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About Topeka, Kansas    Topeka (/toʊˈpiːkə/; Kansa: Tó Pee Kuh) is the capital city of the U.S. state of Kansas and the seat of Shawnee County. It is situated along the Kans....More

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