Chemical Engineers Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $101,390 -16.8% vs national
Median hourly $48.75
10th percentile $81,150
90th percentile $159,870
Employed locally 160
National median $121,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,150
    25th
    $83,760
    50th (median)
    $101,390
    75th
    $159,870
    90th
    $159,870

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Engineers salary vs area income 109% Median Chemical Engineers salary is 9% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $127,290
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $124,980
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $101,750
    Connecticut $99,990
    New Haven, CT $99,990

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $100,790
    Civil Engineers $101,600
    Mechanical Engineers $104,950
    Aerospace Engineers $105,800
    Electrical Engineers $105,780
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $79,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Engineers make per hour in Hartford?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Engineers in Hartford, CT is $48.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.43 or more per hour.

    Is Hartford above or below average for Chemical Engineers salaries?

    The median Chemical Engineers salary in Hartford, CT 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Chemical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $81,150 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,760.