Chemical Engineers Salary in Kentucky
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Kentucky
$112,390
National Median
$121,860
Employment
230
Entry Level (10th)
$81,260
Top Earners (90th)
$153,210
How Kentucky Compares
Kentucky pays $9,470 less than the national median for chemical engineerss.
There are 0.117 chemical engineers jobs per 1,000 workers in Kentucky (location quotient: 0.89).
Other States for Chemical Engineers
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | $160,990 | 190 |
| New Mexico | $147,290 | 80 |
| West Virginia | $139,730 | 210 |
| Texas | $135,160 | 2,780 |
| Virginia | $132,550 | 1,020 |
| New York | $132,480 | 560 |
| Colorado | $131,740 | 850 |
| Delaware | $131,330 | 390 |
| Louisiana | $131,180 | 780 |
| Washington | $130,830 | 600 |
| Maryland | $129,710 | 560 |
| North Dakota | $127,970 | 60 |
| Arizona | $125,050 | 170 |
| Illinois | $120,360 | 490 |
| Massachusetts | $119,260 | 1,140 |
| New Jersey | $118,340 | 480 |
| Oregon | $115,800 | 210 |
| Indiana | $115,570 | 330 |
| Ohio | $115,190 | 1,100 |
| Minnesota | $114,060 | 180 |