How much does a Plastic Engineer make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Plastic Engineer in the United States is $94,546. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $85,587 to $104,395, with most professionals earning between $77,430 and $113,361.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Plastic Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Plastic Engineer Salary $77,430 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Plastic Engineer Salary $85,587 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Plastic Engineer Salary $94,546 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Plastic Engineer Salary $104,395 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Plastic Engineer Salary $113,361 US March 01, 2025
25% $85,587 10% $77,430 90% $113,361 75% $104,395 $94,546 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Plastic 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 Plastic Engineer in the United States. The base salary for Plastic Engineer ranges from $85,587 to $104,395 with the average base salary of $94,546. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $87,261 to $108,373 with the average total cash compensation of $97,020.

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