How much does a chemical engineer make in Delaware?
$133,700a year
Median yearly pay for chemical engineers in Delaware. That is $64.26 an hour or $11,140 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.26
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $86,810Median: $133,700Highest 10%: $176,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $86,810 | $41.74 | |
| 25th | $106,000 | $50.96 | |
| Median | $133,700 | $64.26 | |
| 75th | $158,700 | $76.28 | |
| 90th | $176,700 | $84.93 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $127,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemical engineers.
| 2. Virginia | $136,400 |
| 3. Alabama | $135,000 |
| 4. Louisiana | $134,800 |
| 5. Delaware | $133,700 |
| 6. Texas | $132,800 |
| 7. West Virginia | $129,200 |
| 8. New York | $129,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical engineer make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $64.26 ($133,700 a year).
Do chemical engineers make more in Delaware than the national average?
Yes: $133,700 against $125,000 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Delaware rank for chemical engineer pay?
Delaware ranks 5 of 41 states.
Which city in Delaware pays chemical engineers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $127,800 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.