Career Atlas USA

Highest-Paying States for Chemical Engineers

Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.

  1. 1New Mexico$158,190
  2. 2Virginia$136,380
  3. 3Alabama$135,030
  4. 4Louisiana$134,800
  5. 5Delaware$133,670
  6. 6Texas$132,750
  7. 7West Virginia$129,210
  8. 8New York$129,060
  9. 9Washington$128,290
  10. 10Oklahoma$127,790
  11. 11Montana$127,490
  12. 12Maryland$127,190
  13. 13New Jersey$126,760
  14. 14Colorado$125,800
  15. 15Illinois$121,560