Chemical Engineers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$121,860
↑ 31.1% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Chemical Engineers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Chemical Engineers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 31.1% since 2011 ($92,930 → $121,860)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $121,860
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (-0.2%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -11%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $121,860 | +8.7% |
| 2023 | $112,100 | +5.5% |
| 2022 | $106,260 | +0.7% |
| 2021 | $105,550 | -2.8% |
| 2020 | $108,540 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | $108,770 | +3.7% |
| 2018 | $104,910 | +2.7% |
| 2017 | $102,160 | +3.9% |
| 2016 | $98,340 | +1.0% |
| 2015 | $97,360 | +0.4% |
| 2014 | $96,940 | +1.3% |
| 2013 | $95,730 | +1.5% |
| 2012 | $94,350 | +1.5% |
| 2011 | $92,930 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.