How much does a chemical engineer make in Kentucky?
$117,200a year
Median yearly pay for chemical engineers in Kentucky. That is $56.33 an hour or $9,764 a month.
- Hourly
- $56.33
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $89,040Median: $117,200Highest 10%: $161,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $89,040 | $42.81 | |
| 25th | $106,000 | $50.96 | |
| Median | $117,200 | $56.33 | |
| 75th | $136,500 | $65.60 | |
| 90th | $161,500 | $77.64 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $111,000 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $107,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemical engineers.
| 16. Massachusetts | $118,000 |
| 17. Iowa | $117,600 |
| 18. North Carolina | $117,400 |
| 19. Kentucky | $117,200 |
| 20. Pennsylvania | $117,000 |
| 21. Oregon | $117,000 |
| 22. North Dakota | $115,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical engineer make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $56.33 ($117,200 a year).
Do chemical engineers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $117,200 against $125,000 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for chemical engineer pay?
Kentucky ranks 19 of 41 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays chemical engineers the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $111,000 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.