How much does a chemical engineer make in Massachusetts?
$118,000a year
Median yearly pay for chemical engineers in Massachusetts. That is $56.73 an hour or $9,833 a month.
- Hourly
- $56.73
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 1,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,810Median: $118,000Highest 10%: $172,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,810 | $32.60 | |
| 25th | $85,170 | $40.95 | |
| Median | $118,000 | $56.73 | |
| 75th | $133,100 | $63.97 | |
| 90th | $172,200 | $82.77 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Springfield, MA | $110,800 |
| Boston, MA | $109,500 |
| Providence, RI | $107,000 |
| Worcester, MA | $104,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemical engineers.
| 13. New Jersey | $126,800 |
| 14. Colorado | $125,800 |
| 15. Illinois | $121,600 |
| 16. Massachusetts | $118,000 |
| 17. Iowa | $117,600 |
| 18. North Carolina | $117,400 |
| 19. Kentucky | $117,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical engineer make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $56.73 ($118,000 a year).
Do chemical engineers make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
No: $118,000 against $125,000 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Massachusetts rank for chemical engineer pay?
Massachusetts ranks 16 of 41 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays chemical engineers the most?
Springfield, MA, with a median of $110,800 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.