Chemical Engineers Salary in Delaware
Chemical Engineers in Delaware earn a median of $133,670 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $133,670
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($125,040)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Pay range in Delaware
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $86,810; the top 10% earn over $176,650. Nationally the range is $79,420 to $182,880.
States ranked near Delaware
Similar jobs in Delaware
- Materials Engineers$131,320 median in Delaware
- Automotive Engineers$125,130 median in Delaware (broader BLS group)
- Mechanical Engineers$125,130 median in Delaware
- Nanosystems Engineers$103,580 median in Delaware (broader BLS group)
- Water/Wastewater Engineers$100,220 median in Delaware (broader BLS group)
Chemical Engineers pay in Delaware
How much do chemical engineers make in Delaware?
The median is $133,670 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $86,810 and the top 10% earn over $176,650. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Delaware a good state for chemical engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 41 (+7% vs. the national median of $125,040). Living costs are not included.