How much does a chemical engineer make in Providence?
$107,000a year
Median yearly pay for chemical engineers in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $51.42 an hour or $8,913 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.42
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 56 of 77
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $71,550Median: $107,000Highest 10%: $152,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,550 | $34.40 | |
| 25th | $80,120 | $38.52 | |
| Median | $107,000 | $51.42 | |
| 75th | $145,500 | $69.94 | |
| 90th | $152,800 | $73.44 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for chemical engineers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Electronics Engineer | $132,900 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $125,100 |
| Electrical Engineer | $114,700 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $111,400 |
| Engineer | $110,500 |
| Industrial Engineer | $106,300 |
| Architect | $105,300 |
| Materials Engineer | $101,700 |
| Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer | $101,500 |
| Environmental Engineer | $101,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical engineer make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $51.42 ($107,000 a year).
Do chemical engineers make more in Providence than the national average?
No: $107,000 against $125,000 nationally, 14% less.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $111,600, so Providence pays 4% less.
Where does Providence rank for chemical engineer pay?
56 of 77 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemical engineer make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $71,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $152,800 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.