Chemical Engineer Salary in South Carolina
Based on 390+ workers in South Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (SC)
$101,570
$48.832/hr
vs National Average
$115,633
-12.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$77K – $146K
390 employed in South Carolina
Salary Distribution — Chemical Engineer in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $77,140 |
| 25th percentile | $79,160 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $101,570 |
| 75th percentile | $127,900 |
| 90th percentile | $146,300 |
Historical Salary Trend — Chemical Engineer in South Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $93,660 |
| 2023 | $103,840 |
| 2024 | $104,660 |
| 2025 | $101,570 |
| Year | South Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $93,660 | $104,335 |
| 2023 | $103,840 | $110,377 |
| 2024 | $104,660 | $114,171 |
| 2025 | $101,570 | $115,633 |