Chemical Engineer Salary in New Jersey
Based on 440+ workers in New Jersey
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NJ)
$126,760
$60.942/hr
vs National Average
$115,633
+9.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$81K – $185K
440 employed in New Jersey
Salary Distribution — Chemical Engineer in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $81,040 |
| 25th percentile | $95,520 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $126,760 |
| 75th percentile | $157,190 |
| 90th percentile | $185,190 |
Historical Salary Trend — Chemical Engineer in New Jersey vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $122,700 |
| 2023 | $112,350 |
| 2024 | $118,340 |
| 2025 | $126,760 |
| Year | New Jersey Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $122,700 | $104,335 |
| 2023 | $112,350 | $110,377 |
| 2024 | $118,340 | $114,171 |
| 2025 | $126,760 | $115,633 |