Chemical Engineers Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #19 of 41 · KY
6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $122,160 ≈ $59/hr
Median annual salary $117,170
Employment 190
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $89,040P25 $106,000 Median $117,170P75 $136,450P90 $161,500
About 80% of chemical engineerss in Kentucky earn between $89,040 and $161,500. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean chemical engineers salary in Kentucky is $122,160, about 6% below the U.S. average ($129,980). That works out to roughly $59/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $127,310 | $122,550 | 60 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $110,960 | $113,130 | 40 |