Chemical Engineers in Idaho
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Projected employment for Chemical Engineers in Idaho is growing faster than average.
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Chemical Engineers in Idaho earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Chemical Engineers Work in Idaho?
There were approximately 240 workers employed as Chemical Engineers in this state in 2018.
There were 200 Chemical Engineers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 40 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 370 Chemical Engineers working in it, which means Idaho has fewer Chemical Engineers than average.
Job Projections for Idaho
Jobs for Chemical Engineers in this state are growing at a rate of 12.5% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 7.3%.
Idaho Annual Job Openings
The BLS is projecting 10 annual Chemical Engineers job openings in Idaho, and 90 total jobs in the year 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 2,400 annual jobs and 35,100 total jobs in 2026.
What do Chemical Engineers Make in Idaho?
In 2018 wages for Chemical Engineers ranged from $75,380 to $165,610 with $106,780 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $36.24 to $79.62. The median hourly rate was $51.34.
The median salary in Idaho is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Idaho Metros for Chemical Engineers
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Chemical Engineers.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, ID | 190 | $113,710 |
Top States for Chemical Engineers Employment
View the list below to see where most Chemical Engineers work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 7,870 | $128,490 |
| California | 2,100 | $98,560 |
| Louisiana | 1,710 | $102,530 |
| Ohio | 1,640 | $93,990 |
| New Jersey | 1,430 | $115,330 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,310 | $91,890 |
| Virginia | 980 | $112,110 |
| Michigan | 880 | $96,500 |
| Illinois | 880 | $91,680 |
| North Carolina | 860 | $97,700 |
| New York | 860 | $97,530 |
| South Carolina | 840 | $81,610 |
| Tennessee | 710 | $104,700 |
| Massachusetts | 710 | $95,690 |
| Maryland | 690 | $114,300 |
| Colorado | 690 | $94,740 |
| Washington | 600 | $100,450 |
| Delaware | 550 | $117,080 |
| Missouri | 550 | $101,950 |
| Georgia | 500 | $90,760 |
Below are the states where Chemical Engineers get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Texas | $128,490 |
| District of Columbia | $126,050 |
| Alaska | $125,160 |
| Delaware | $117,080 |
| New Jersey | $115,330 |
| Maryland | $114,300 |
| Virginia | $112,110 |
| Alabama | $110,010 |
| Idaho | $106,780 |
| Oklahoma | $105,800 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Mikulova under License
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