Best Paying Industries for Chemical Engineers
$121,860
National Median Salary
60
Industries Analyzed
Industry Pay Comparison PRO
| Rank | Industry | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $140,960 | +15.7% | 110 |
| 2 | Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | $140,900 | +15.6% | — |
| 3 | Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | $140,630 | +15.4% | 220 |
| 4 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $138,480 | +13.6% | 1,300 |
| 5 | Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | $135,560 | +11.2% | 1,160 |
| 6 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $135,290 | +11.0% | 80 |
| 7 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $134,430 | +10.3% | 1,030 |
| 8 | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | $132,550 | +8.8% | 610 |
| 9 | Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing | $132,480 | +8.7% | 150 |
| 10 | Nuclear Electric Power Generation | $130,430 | +7.0% | 110 |
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