As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Chemical Process Engineer in Wheeling, WV is $91,890, equivalent to $44 per hour, $1,767 weekly, or $7,658 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Chemical Process Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Chemical Process Engineer in Wheeling, WV vary widely, spanning from $79,547 to $107,261. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($85,429) and 75th percentile ($99,936), while top earners (90th percentile) make $107,261 per year. This $14,507 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, Wheeling Chemical Process Engineer often earn 7.5% lower than national averages. However, Wheeling currently ranks 488 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 $79,547 Wheeling, WV February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Chemical Process Engineer Salary $85,429 Wheeling, WV February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Chemical Process Engineer Salary $91,890 Wheeling, WV February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Chemical Process Engineer Salary $99,936 Wheeling, WV February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Chemical Process Engineer Salary $107,261 Wheeling, WV February 01, 2026
25% $85,429 10% $79,547 90% $107,261 75% $99,936 $91,890 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 Wheeling, WV. The base salary for Chemical Process Engineer ranges from $85,429 to $99,936 with the average base salary of $91,890. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $90,846 to $111,486 with the average total cash compensation of $100,611.

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About Wheeling, West Virginia    Wheeling is a city in Ohio and Marshall counties in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Located almost entirely in Ohio County, of which it is the count....More

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