Chemical Engineers Salary in Greenville, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC

Median annual salary $101,400 -16.8% vs national
Median hourly $48.75
10th percentile $74,410
90th percentile $147,600
Employed locally 50
National median $121,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,410
    25th
    $84,550
    50th (median)
    $101,400
    75th
    $121,270
    90th
    $147,600

    Greenville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,016 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Engineers salary vs area income 147% Median Chemical Engineers salary is 47% 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
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $129,070
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $124,980
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $109,940
    Columbia, SC $105,870
    Wisconsin $92,530

    Related occupations in Greenville, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $99,360
    Mechanical Engineers $98,290
    Civil Engineers $102,380
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $74,300
    Electrical Engineers $102,040
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $63,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Engineers make per hour in Greenville?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Engineers in Greenville, SC is $48.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.00 or more per hour.

    Is Greenville above or below average for Chemical Engineers salaries?

    The median Chemical Engineers salary in Greenville, SC is 16.8% below 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 Greenville?

    Entry-level Chemical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $74,410 per year in Greenville, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,550.