Chemical Engineers Salary in Rhode Island
Chemical Engineers in Rhode Island earn a median of $111,590 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $111,590
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($125,040)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $70,670; the top 10% earn over $152,750. Nationally the range is $79,420 to $182,880.
States ranked near Rhode Island
Similar jobs in Rhode Island
- Materials Engineers$87,180 median in Rhode Island
- Automotive Engineers$116,230 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
- Mechanical Engineers$116,230 median in Rhode Island
- Nanosystems Engineers$117,080 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
- Water/Wastewater Engineers$99,300 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
Chemical Engineers pay in Rhode Island
How much do chemical engineers make in Rhode Island?
The median is $111,590 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $70,670 and the top 10% earn over $152,750. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for chemical engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 41 (−11% vs. the national median of $125,040). Living costs are not included.