Engineering Lewiston, ME Pop. 37,121

Chemical Engineer Salary in Lewiston, Maine

The median chemical engineer salary in Lewiston, ME is $95,634 per year, which is 10% below the national median and 8.2% below the Maine state average.

City Median
$95,634
vs State Avg
$-8,501
vs National
$-10,626
Cost of Living
90%

Chemical Engineer Salary in Lewiston by Experience

In Lewiston, an entry-level chemical engineer earns around $63,000, while experienced professionals earn up to $145,800 per year. The local cost of living index is 90% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$63,000
$-7,000 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$97,200
$-10,800 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$145,800
$-16,200 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Lewiston, ME

Percentile Lewiston
10th Percentile $61,200
25th Percentile $75,600
Median (50th) $95,634
75th Percentile $124,200
90th Percentile $154,800

Chemical Engineer Salary in Other Maine Cities

Portland, ME
$114,761
Pop. 68,408
South Portland, ME
$111,573
Pop. 25,665
Bangor, ME
$97,759
Pop. 32,029
Auburn, ME
$94,571
Pop. 23,926

How to Become a Chemical Engineer in Lewiston

Education

Most chemical engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Lewiston and the surrounding Maine 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 Lewiston may vary based on local industry and population growth.