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

Chemical Engineer Salary in North Dakota

Median Annual in North Dakota
$115,400/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$55.48/hr
▼ 8% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in North Dakota

groups Employed in ND
80
public U.S. Median
$125,040
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$129,723 #12 of 41

Chemical Engineer pay in North Dakota, explained

Chemical engineers in North Dakota earn a median of $115,400 per year ($55.48 per hour), which is 8% below the national median of $125,040. Entry-level workers earn around $45,760, while the most experienced chemical engineers reach about $162,560. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within North Dakota.

Is $115,400 good pay in North Dakota?

Adjusted for North Dakota's cost of living (which runs 89% of the U.S. average), that $115,400 is worth about $129,723 in national buying power — ranking North Dakota #12 for real pay (vs #22 on the sticker number).

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Chemical Engineer pay by experience in North Dakota

Entry level (10th pct)
$45,760
$22.00/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$115,400
$55.48/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$162,560
$78.15/hr

Chemical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ND
North Dakota (here) $115,400 $129,723
Montana $127,490 $134,703 −$12,090
Minnesota $107,670 $109,176 +$7,730

Chemical Engineer in North Dakota: FAQ

How much do chemical engineers make in North Dakota?

Chemical engineers in North Dakota earn a median of $115,400 per year ($55.48 per hour), compared with $125,040 nationally.

Does North Dakota pay chemical engineers well?

At $115,400, North Dakota pays 8% below the national median for chemical engineers. An estimated 80 work in the state.

Chemical Engineer salary in other states

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