Engineering · California
Chemical Engineer Salary in California (2025)
Estimated pay for Chemical Engineers working in California, based on national median adjusted for local cost of living.
$146,000
Annual in CA
$70.2/hr
Hourly Rate
$12,167
Monthly
$2,808
Weekly
California vs. National Median
$146,000
California
$105,550
National Median
+$40,450 (+38%) vs. national
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