How much does a Chemical Engineers make per hour in Baltimore, MD?

Chemical Engineers Salary in Baltimore, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Median annual salary $151,360 +24.2% vs national

Median hourly $72.77

10th percentile $74,540

90th percentile $198,850

Employed locally 210

National median $121,860

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Chemical Engineers

Baltimore, MD

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$74,540

25th

$118,140

50th (median)

$151,360

75th

$181,210

90th

$198,850

Baltimore economic context

Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS

Median household income $97,300 2023 • Census ACS

Chemical Engineers salary vs area income 156% Median Chemical Engineers salary is 56% above the area median household income

Top-paying metros for Chemical Engineers

Metro area	Median salary
Tulsa, OK	$169,250
Albuquerque, NM	$163,380
Oklahoma	$160,990
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX	$152,290
New Mexico	$147,290
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$140,900

Nearby metros — Chemical Engineers salary comparison

Metro area	Median salary
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$129,040
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$120,300

Related occupations in Baltimore, MD

Occupation	Median salary
Mechanical Engineers	$106,880
Civil Engineers	$103,830
Electrical Engineers	$111,470
Engineers, All Other	$115,710
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$149,410
Industrial Engineers	$100,530

Frequently asked questions

How much do Chemical Engineers make per hour in Baltimore?

The median hourly wage for Chemical Engineers in Baltimore, MD is $72.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $93.84 or more per hour.

Is Baltimore above or below average for Chemical Engineers salaries?

The median Chemical Engineers salary in Baltimore, MD is 24.2% above the national median of $121,860. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

What is the entry-level salary for Chemical Engineers in Baltimore?

Entry-level Chemical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $74,540 per year in Baltimore, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $118,140.