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Chemical Engineers in The United States

(Ingenieros químicos)

Chemical Engineers -- Design chemical plant equipment and devise processes for manufacturing chemicals and products, such as gasoline, synthetic rubber, plastics, detergents, cement, paper, and pulp, by applying principles and technology of chemistry, physics, and engineering.

SOC (Standard Occupational Classification)17-2041.00
Career InterestsIR
Minimum education required(Bachelor)
Bachelor's degree
Minimum work experience required(None)
None
Job training required(None)
None
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028)0.62 (low growth)
Current number of workers in USA (2018)33,900
Projected number of workers in USA (2028)36,000
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028)2,400
 
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019)$66,810
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$117,090
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$176,090
Career ClusterScience, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
(Ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas)
Major Occupational GroupArchitecture and Engineering

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