How much does a chemical engineer make in Rhode Island?
$111,600a year
Median yearly pay for chemical engineers in Rhode Island. That is $53.65 an hour or $9,299 a month.
- Hourly
- $53.65
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $70,670Median: $111,600Highest 10%: $152,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,670 | $33.98 | |
| 25th | $80,120 | $38.52 | |
| Median | $111,600 | $53.65 | |
| 75th | $152,800 | $73.44 | |
| 90th | $152,800 | $73.44 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $107,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemical engineers.
| 21. Oregon | $117,000 |
| 22. North Dakota | $115,400 |
| 23. Indiana | $113,200 |
| 24. Rhode Island | $111,600 |
| 25. Ohio | $111,200 |
| 26. Florida | $109,000 |
| 27. Minnesota | $107,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical engineer make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $53.65 ($111,600 a year).
Do chemical engineers make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
No: $111,600 against $125,000 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Rhode Island rank for chemical engineer pay?
Rhode Island ranks 24 of 41 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays chemical engineers the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $107,000 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.