How much does a chemical engineer make in Los Angeles?
$134,200a year
Median yearly pay for chemical engineers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $64.52 an hour or $11,180 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.52
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 77
- Jobs in the area
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $81,030Median: $134,200Highest 10%: $202,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,030 | $38.96 | |
| 25th | $100,700 | $48.40 | |
| Median | $134,200 | $64.52 | |
| 75th | $168,100 | $80.82 | |
| 90th | $202,700 | $97.45 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for chemical engineers.
| Riverside, CA | $106,200 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Petroleum Engineer | $167,000 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $163,300 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $158,500 |
| Mining and Geological Engineer | $144,200 |
| Electronics Engineer | $140,500 |
| Electrical Engineer | $139,800 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $131,500 |
| Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer | $128,200 |
| Environmental Engineer | $127,900 |
| Materials Engineer | $125,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical engineer make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $64.52 ($134,200 a year).
Do chemical engineers make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $134,200 against $125,000 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for chemical engineer pay?
10 of 77 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemical engineer make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $81,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $202,700 or more.
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.