Engineering Wilmington, DE Pop. 70,898

Chemical Engineer Salary in Wilmington, Delaware

The median chemical engineer salary in Wilmington, DE is $111,573 per year, which is 5.0% above the national median and 4.0% above the Delaware state average.

City Median
$111,573
vs State Avg
+$4,250
vs National
+$5,313
Cost of Living
105%

Chemical Engineer Salary in Wilmington by Experience

In Wilmington, an entry-level chemical engineer earns around $73,500, while experienced professionals earn up to $170,100 per year. The local cost of living index is 105% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$73,500
+$3,500 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$113,400
+$5,400 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$170,100
+$8,100 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Wilmington, DE

Percentile Wilmington
10th Percentile $71,400
25th Percentile $88,200
Median (50th) $111,573
75th Percentile $144,900
90th Percentile $180,600

Chemical Engineer Salary in Other Delaware Cities

Newark, DE
$108,385
Pop. 33,398
Bear, DE
$105,197
Pop. 21,000
Middletown, DE
$104,135
Pop. 22,350
Dover, DE
$102,010
Pop. 39,403

How to Become a Chemical Engineer in Wilmington

Education

Most chemical engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Wilmington and the surrounding Delaware area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Process EngineeringChemical ProcessesASPENSafety EngineeringQuality ControlThermodynamics

Job Outlook

Nationally, chemical engineer employment is projected to grow 8% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Wilmington may vary based on local industry and population growth.