Chemical Engineers Salary in Grand Rapids, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

Median annual salary $128,370 +5.3% vs national
Median hourly $61.72
10th percentile $78,350
90th percentile $160,750
Employed locally 100
National median $121,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,350
    25th
    $104,720
    50th (median)
    $128,370
    75th
    $160,360
    90th
    $160,750

    Grand Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,296 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Engineers salary vs area income 160% Median Chemical Engineers salary is 60% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $122,110
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $120,300
    Minnesota $114,060
    Midland, MI $110,610
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $108,760
    Michigan $106,690

    Related occupations in Grand Rapids, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $96,240
    Mechanical Engineers $92,420
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $61,020
    Electrical Engineers $99,990
    Civil Engineers $85,080
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $66,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Engineers make per hour in Grand Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Engineers in Grand Rapids, MI is $61.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.32 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Rapids above or below average for Chemical Engineers salaries?

    The median Chemical Engineers salary in Grand Rapids, MI is 5.3% 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 Grand Rapids?

    Entry-level Chemical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $78,350 per year in Grand Rapids, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $104,720.