Chemical Engineers Salary in Bridgeport, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT

Median annual salary $127,290 +4.5% vs national
Median hourly $61.20
10th percentile $94,120
90th percentile $180,230
Employed locally 100
National median $121,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $94,120
    25th
    $99,260
    50th (median)
    $127,290
    75th
    $179,660
    90th
    $180,230

    Bridgeport economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $111,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Engineers salary vs area income 114% Median Chemical Engineers salary is 14% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chemical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Tulsa, OK $169,250
    Albuquerque, NM $163,380
    Oklahoma $160,990
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $152,290
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $151,360
    New Mexico $147,290

    Nearby metros — Chemical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $124,980
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $101,750
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $101,390
    Connecticut $99,990
    New Haven, CT $99,990

    Related occupations in Bridgeport, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $110,960
    Industrial Engineers $123,350
    Electrical Engineers $134,400
    Engineers, All Other $137,720
    Civil Engineers $107,110
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $105,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Engineers make per hour in Bridgeport?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Engineers in Bridgeport, CT is $61.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $88.23 or more per hour.

    Is Bridgeport above or below average for Chemical Engineers salaries?

    The median Chemical Engineers salary in Bridgeport, CT is 4.5% 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 Bridgeport?

    Entry-level Chemical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $94,120 per year in Bridgeport, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,260.