Chemical Engineers Salary in Massachusetts
Chemical Engineers in Massachusetts earn a median of $118,000 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $118,000
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($125,040)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 1,460
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $67,810; the top 10% earn over $172,170. Nationally the range is $79,420 to $182,880.
States ranked near Massachusetts
Similar jobs in Massachusetts
- Materials Engineers$114,100 median in Massachusetts
- Nuclear Engineers$145,760 median in Massachusetts
- Materials Scientists$132,600 median in Massachusetts
- Aerospace Engineers$149,470 median in Massachusetts
- Automotive Engineers$119,300 median in Massachusetts (broader BLS group)
- Mechanical Engineers$119,300 median in Massachusetts
Chemical Engineers pay in Massachusetts
How much do chemical engineers make in Massachusetts?
The median is $118,000 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $67,810 and the top 10% earn over $172,170. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for chemical engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 41 (−6% vs. the national median of $125,040). Living costs are not included.