How much does a chemical engineer make in St. Louis?
$133,500a year
Median yearly pay for chemical engineers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $64.16 an hour or $11,120 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.16
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 77
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $90,090Median: $133,500Highest 10%: $198,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $90,090 | $43.31 | |
| 25th | $106,900 | $51.37 | |
| Median | $133,500 | $64.16 | |
| 75th | $166,500 | $80.04 | |
| 90th | $198,100 | $95.26 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for chemical engineers.
| Kansas City, MO | $102,300 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Agricultural Engineer | $124,300 |
| Electrical Engineer | $124,000 |
| Electronics Engineer | $120,000 |
| Materials Engineer | $114,700 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $112,500 |
| Engineer | $103,900 |
| Industrial Engineer | $102,200 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $100,300 |
| Architect | $98,800 |
| Civil Engineer | $96,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical engineer make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $64.16 ($133,500 a year).
Do chemical engineers make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $133,500 against $125,000 nationally, 7% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $102,300, so St. Louis pays 30% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for chemical engineer pay?
12 of 77 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemical engineer make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $90,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $198,100 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.