How much does a chemical engineer make in Madison?
$97,190a year
Median yearly pay for chemical engineers in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $46.73 an hour or $8,099 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.73
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among cities
- 71 of 77
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,640Median: $97,190Highest 10%: $130,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,640 | $35.88 | |
| 25th | $83,550 | $40.17 | |
| Median | $97,190 | $46.73 | |
| 75th | $113,700 | $54.66 | |
| 90th | $130,700 | $62.85 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for chemical engineers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $122,700 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Engineer | $110,400 |
| Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer | $103,200 |
| Electrical Engineer | $102,400 |
| Industrial Engineer | $100,400 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $99,680 |
| Architect | $99,210 |
| Civil Engineer | $99,010 |
| Environmental Engineer | $90,560 |
| Surveyor | $90,310 |
| Cartographer and Photogrammetrist | $90,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical engineer make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $46.73 ($97,190 a year).
Do chemical engineers make more in Madison than the national average?
No: $97,190 against $125,000 nationally, 22% less.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $97,660, so Madison pays 0% more.
Where does Madison rank for chemical engineer pay?
71 of 77 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemical engineer make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $74,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $130,700 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.