verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Chemical Engineer Salary in Connecticut

Median Annual in Connecticut
$102,270/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$49.17/hr
▼ 18% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Connecticut

groups Employed in CT
410
public U.S. Median
$125,040
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$98,707 #39 of 41

Chemical Engineer pay in Connecticut, explained

Chemical engineers in Connecticut earn a median of $102,270 per year ($49.17 per hour), which is 18% below the national median of $125,040. Entry-level workers earn around $86,190, while the most experienced chemical engineers reach about $165,210. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Connecticut.

Is $102,270 good pay in Connecticut?

Adjusted for Connecticut's cost of living (which runs 104% of the U.S. average), that $102,270 is worth about $98,707 in national buying power — ranking Connecticut #39 for real pay (vs #35 on the sticker number).

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Chemical Engineer pay by experience in Connecticut

Entry level (10th pct)
$86,190
$41.44/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$102,270
$49.17/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$165,210
$79.43/hr

Chemical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CT
Connecticut (here) $102,270 $98,707
New York $129,060 $119,587 −$26,790
Massachusetts $118,000 $111,577 −$15,730
Rhode Island $111,590 $109,102 −$9,320

Chemical Engineer in Connecticut: FAQ

How much do chemical engineers make in Connecticut?

Chemical engineers in Connecticut earn a median of $102,270 per year ($49.17 per hour), compared with $125,040 nationally.

Does Connecticut pay chemical engineers well?

At $102,270, Connecticut pays 18% below the national median for chemical engineers. An estimated 410 work in the state.

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