Chemical Engineers
Design chemical plant equipment and devise processes for manufacturing chemicals and products, such as gasoline, synthetic rubber, plastics, detergents, cement, paper, and pulp, by applying principles and technology of chemistry, physics, and engineering.
Salary Information
Salaries (all Chemical Engineers)
Average: $112,100
10% earn $75,650 (or less)
10% earn $176,420 (or more)Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics - 2023 wage data
Job Title - Examples:
Chemical Engineer
Development Engineer
Engineer
Engineering Scientist
Process Control Engineer
Process Engineer
Project Engineer
Research Chemical Engineer
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