Chemical Engineers Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $94,600 -22.4% vs national
Median hourly $45.48
10th percentile $42,110
90th percentile $127,670
National median $121,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,110
    25th
    $81,000
    50th (median)
    $94,600
    75th
    $97,820
    90th
    $127,670

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Engineers salary vs area income 145% Median Chemical Engineers salary is 45% 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
    Lake Charles, LA $136,810
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $135,860
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $135,610
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $133,210
    Delaware $131,330
    Maryland $129,710

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $81,350
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $45,210
    Electrical Engineers $105,790
    Industrial Engineers $95,420
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $84,100
    Mechanical Engineers $90,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Engineers make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Engineers in Little Rock, AR is $45.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.59 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock above or below average for Chemical Engineers salaries?

    The median Chemical Engineers salary in Little Rock, AR is 22.4% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Chemical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $42,110 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,000.