Chemical Engineers Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $92,840 -23.8% vs national
Median hourly $44.64
10th percentile $73,990
90th percentile $125,580
National median $121,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,990
    25th
    $79,840
    50th (median)
    $92,840
    75th
    $98,640
    90th
    $125,580

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Engineers salary vs area income 107% Median Chemical Engineers salary is 7% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $139,560
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $122,110
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $120,300
    Wichita, KS $113,990
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $101,750
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $98,160

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $96,910
    Industrial Engineers $98,360
    Mechanical Engineers $96,680
    Electrical Engineers $102,670
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $65,510
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $100,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Engineers make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Engineers in Madison, WI is $44.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.85 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Chemical Engineers salaries?

    The median Chemical Engineers salary in Madison, WI is 23.8% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Chemical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $73,990 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,840.