Chemical Engineers Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $113,990 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $54.80
10th percentile $71,780
90th percentile $213,200
National median $121,860

Compare Chemical Engineers salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Wichita, KS stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Chemical Engineers
in
Wichita, KS
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,780
    25th
    $78,740
    50th (median)
    $113,990
    75th
    $142,170
    90th
    $213,200

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Engineers salary vs area income 165% Median Chemical Engineers salary is 65% 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
    Kansas City, MO-KS $99,440

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Aerospace Engineers $127,050
    Industrial Engineers $98,840
    Mechanical Engineers $91,770
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $58,870
    Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians $76,130
    Civil Engineers $80,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Engineers make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Engineers in Wichita, KS is $54.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $105.46 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita above or below average for Chemical Engineers salaries?

    The median Chemical Engineers salary in Wichita, KS is 6.5% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Chemical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $71,780 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,740.