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

Chemical Engineer Salary in Delaware

Median Annual in Delaware
$133,670/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$64.27/hr
▲ 7% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Delaware

groups Employed in DE
370
public U.S. Median
$125,040
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$133,927 #10 of 41

Chemical Engineer pay in Delaware, explained

Chemical engineers in Delaware earn a median of $133,670 per year ($64.27 per hour), which is 7% above the national median of $125,040. Entry-level workers earn around $86,810, while the most experienced chemical engineers reach about $176,650. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Delaware.

Is $133,670 good pay in Delaware?

Adjusted for Delaware's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $133,670 is worth about $133,927 in national buying power — ranking Delaware #10 for real pay (vs #5 on the sticker number).

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Chemical Engineer pay by experience in Delaware

Entry level (10th pct)
$86,810
$41.74/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$133,670
$64.27/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$176,650
$84.93/hr

Chemical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DE
Delaware (here) $133,670 $133,927
Maryland $127,190 $121,181 +$6,480
New Jersey $126,760 $116,502 +$6,910
Pennsylvania $116,970 $119,881 +$16,700

Chemical Engineer in Delaware: FAQ

How much do chemical engineers make in Delaware?

Chemical engineers in Delaware earn a median of $133,670 per year ($64.27 per hour), compared with $125,040 nationally.

Does Delaware pay chemical engineers well?

At $133,670, Delaware pays 7% above the national median for chemical engineers. An estimated 370 work in the state.

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