Chemical Engineers Salary in Norwich, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT

Median annual salary $101,750 -16.5% vs national
Median hourly $48.92
10th percentile $68,180
90th percentile $126,240
Employed locally 50
National median $121,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,180
    25th
    $86,570
    50th (median)
    $101,750
    75th
    $103,610
    90th
    $126,240

    Norwich economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Engineers salary vs area income 121% Median Chemical Engineers salary is 21% 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
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $101,390
    Connecticut $99,990
    New Haven, CT $99,990

    Related occupations in Norwich, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$103,030
    Industrial Engineers$105,740
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$79,820
    Engineers, All Other$135,660
    Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$109,470
    Surveyors$75,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Engineers make per hour in Norwich?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Engineers in Norwich, CT is $48.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.69 or more per hour.

    Is Norwich above or below average for Chemical Engineers salaries?

    The median Chemical Engineers salary in Norwich, CT is 16.5% 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 Norwich?

    Entry-level Chemical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $68,180 per year in Norwich, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,570.