Chemical Engineer Salary in New Jersey
Based on 480+ workers in New Jersey
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NJ)
$118,340
$56.894/hr
vs National Average
$114,171
+3.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$79K – $180K
480 employed in New Jersey
Salary Distribution — Chemical Engineer in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $78,830 |
| 25th percentile | $93,760 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $118,340 |
| 75th percentile | $153,820 |
| 90th percentile | $179,880 |
Historical Salary Trend — Chemical Engineer in New Jersey vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $122,700 |
| 2023 | $112,350 |
| 2024 | $118,340 |
| Year | New Jersey Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $122,700 | $104,335 |
| 2023 | $112,350 | $110,377 |
| 2024 | $118,340 | $114,171 |