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SOC 17-2041·Architecture & EngineeringOpportunity job
Chemical Engineers
Median wage
$136,080
10-yr outlook
+1.7%by 2032
Openings / year
62
Workers in NY
560
How pay grows with experience
Chemical Engineers — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $85,113 |
| Median (typical) | $136,080 |
| Experienced | $145,126 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Chemical Engineers — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $144,788 |
| Finger Lakes | $136,080 |
| Capital Region | $128,284 |
| Central New York | $125,501 |
| Hudson Valley | $124,663 |
| Southern Tier | $113,782 |
| Western New York | $112,728 |
| North Country | $84,404 |
| Long Island | $81,547 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
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