Salary distribution
Where Massachusetts chemical engineers fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $99,310 and $142,270, with a median of $119,260.
Chemical Engineers in Massachusetts: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 105 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $119,850. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 21 | $87,048 |
| Level II — qualified | 21 | $107,910 |
| Level III — experienced | 20 | $128,108 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 27 | $136,261 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Chemical Engineers in Massachusetts. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Postdoctoral Associate | 11 | $71,000 |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | Process Dev Engineering Scientific Associate | 10 | $136,261 |
| ModernaTX, Inc. | Engineer II, Manufacturing Science and Technology (MS & T) | 10 | $120,381 |
| Amgen Inc. | Sr Engineer | 5 | $135,749 |
| ALTEXT INC | Sustainability Engineer | 4 | $117,635 |
| Sanofi US Services Inc. | Principal Scientist | 4 | $136,261 |
| Ascend Elements, Inc. | Inorganic Chemist / Process Engineer | 3 | $110,000 |
| Sanofi Pasteur Inc. | mRNA Sr. Engineer | 3 | $117,327 |
| Adden Energy, Inc. | Battery Engineer | 3 | $88,000 |
| EMD MILLIPORE CORPORATION | Senior Engineer | 3 | $128,216 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Senior Engineer II, mRNA Process Development at Prime Medicine Inc.$160,000CambridgeDecided Dec 29, 2025I-200-25353-499156
- Postdoctoral Associate at Massachusetts Institute of Technology$74,000CambridgeDecided Dec 24, 2025I-200-25351-491715
- Test Engineer at ENVISION ENERGY USA LTD.$89,440BurlingtonDecided Dec 23, 2025I-200-25350-486329
- Quality Engineer at Shoolin Inc$124,800MansfieldDecided Dec 2, 2025I-200-25328-433826
- Member of the Technical Staff at Atommap Corporation$150,000BostonDecided Nov 26, 2025I-200-25324-423634
- Research Scientist at Massachusetts Institute of Technology$103,500CambridgeDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25309-377615
- Staff Engineer at Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc.$135,000CambridgeDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25309-378799
- Process Support Engineer at Applied Materials, Inc.$107,910CambridgeDecided Nov 7, 2025I-200-25273-350267
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
Chemical Engineers pay by experience level in Massachusetts
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Chemical Engineers specialties in Massachusetts
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 58 certified offers. The most common variant is Sr. Engineer at a median of $124,710.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sr. Engineer | ModernaTX, Inc. | 25 | $124,710 |
| Postdoctoral Associate | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 8 | $71,000 |
| Senior Scientist | Sanofi US Services Inc. | 7 | $136,261 |
| Sustainability Engineer | ALTEXT INC | 4 | $117,635 |
| Manager, Drug Product MS&T | Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | 4 | $136,261 |
| Process Engineer | Ascend Elements, Inc. | 4 | $138,163 |
| Research Scientist | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 3 | $103,500 |
| Battery Engineer | Adden Energy, Inc. | 3 | $88,000 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Chemical Engineers in Massachusetts, by industry
Median offered wage across 105 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Professional services leads with a median of $120,000.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional services | Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | 49 | $120,000 |
| Manufacturing | Sanofi US Services Inc. | 33 | $130,151 |
| Education | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 13 | $71,000 |
| Technology and software | ALTEXT INC | 8 | $119,025 |
| Retail and wholesale | Moderna US, Inc. | 1 | $136,261 |
| Energy and utilities | Xylem Services USA LLC | 1 | $123,759 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Massachusetts over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 5.0 / 5
Engineering and Technology
Knowledge
- 4.8 / 5
Mathematics
Knowledge
- 4.8 / 5
Chemistry
Knowledge
- 4.4 / 5
Physics
Knowledge
- 4.3 / 5
Production and Processing
Knowledge
- 4.3 / 5
Design
Knowledge
- 4.3 / 5
Science
Basic skill
- 4.1 / 5
Complex Problem Solving
Technical
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Monitor and analyze data from processes and experiments.
- 02
Develop safety procedures to be employed by workers operating equipment or working in close proximity to ongoing chemical reactions.
- 03
Develop processes to separate components of liquids or gases or generate electrical currents, using controlled chemical processes.
- 04
Troubleshoot problems with chemical manufacturing processes.
- 05
Evaluate chemical equipment and processes to identify ways to optimize performance or to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
- 06
Conduct research to develop new and improved chemical manufacturing processes.
- 07
Perform laboratory studies of steps in manufacture of new products and test proposed processes in small-scale operation, such as a pilot plant.
- 08
Prepare estimate of production costs and production progress reports for management.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+2.3%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Average growth
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Chemical Engineers in Massachusetts?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Chemical Engineers in Massachusetts is $119,260.
- How does Massachusetts compare to the national median for Chemical Engineers?
- The Massachusetts median is +5.9% versus the BLS national figure of $112,605.
- What is the salary range for Chemical Engineers in Massachusetts?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $81,550 and the 90th-percentile at $173,050, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Chemical Engineers a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 2.3% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Chemical Engineers?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.