Chemical Engineers Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $127,100 +4.3% vs national
Median hourly $61.11
10th percentile $79,740
90th percentile $189,600
Employed locally 180
National median $121,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,740
    25th
    $103,380
    50th (median)
    $127,100
    75th
    $165,450
    90th
    $189,600

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Engineers salary vs area income 162% Median Chemical Engineers salary is 62% 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
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $151,360
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $133,210
    Richmond, VA $117,150
    Mobile, AL $107,050
    Montana $100,900
    Kansas City, MO-KS $99,440

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $97,930
    Industrial Engineers $95,610
    Electrical Engineers $113,310
    Mechanical Engineers $86,390
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $62,290
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $97,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Engineers make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Engineers in St. Louis, MO-IL is $61.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $95.26 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Chemical Engineers salaries?

    The median Chemical Engineers salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 4.3% above 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Chemical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $79,740 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,380.