Chemical Engineers Salary
Chemical Engineers in Peoria, IL make a median of $111,880 a year, or about $53.79 an hour. The range runs from $82K at the entry level to $124K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 91.23), which stretches that salary to about $122,635 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,039/month, or 14.7% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $112K get you in Peoria?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Peoria’s Regional Price Parity (91.23). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Peoria
Pay for chemical engineers in Peoria runs about 11% below the U.S. median of $125K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,039/month, 15.3% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 91.23 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 9% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Lower pay, lower costs, Peoria can be a reasonable trade-off for chemical engineerss who value affordability over top-dollar markets.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for chemical engineers in metros near Peoria, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $111K | $107K |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $118K | $123K |
| Madison | $97K | $100K |
| Kansas City | $102K | $111K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Peoria, IL
Entry-level chemical engineers (10th percentile) start around $82K. Mid-career wages sit at $112K. Top earners bring in $124K or more, a $41K spread from bottom to top.
Chemical Engineers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Chemical Engineers salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $158K | +27% | 160 |
| Virginia | $136K | +9% | 790 |
| Alabama | $135K | +8% | 600 |
| Louisiana | $135K | +8% | 730 |
| Delaware | $134K | +7% | 370 |
| Texas | $133K | +6% | 2,610 |
| West Virginia | $129K | +3% | 160 |
| New York | $129K | +3% | 540 |
| Washington | $128K | +3% | 650 |
| Oklahoma | $128K | +2% | 110 |
| Montana | $127K | +2% | 80 |
| Maryland | $127K | +2% | 500 |
| New Jersey | $127K | +1% | 440 |
| Colorado | $126K | +1% | 720 |
| Illinois | $122K | -3% | 520 |
| Massachusetts | $118K | -6% | 1,460 |
| Iowa | $118K | -6% | 40 |
| North Carolina | $117K | -6% | 380 |
| Kentucky | $117K | -6% | 190 |
| Pennsylvania | $117K | -6% | 810 |
| Oregon | $117K | -6% | 140 |
| North Dakota | $115K | -8% | 80 |
| Indiana | $113K | -10% | 720 |
| Rhode Island | $112K | -11% | 50 |
| Ohio | $111K | -11% | 1,030 |
| Florida | $109K | -13% | 230 |
| Minnesota | $108K | -14% | 210 |
| Mississippi | $107K | -15% | 150 |
| Idaho | $107K | -15% | 140 |
| Alaska | $106K | -15% | N/A |
| Arkansas | $105K | -16% | 290 |
| Georgia | $104K | -17% | 330 |
| Michigan | $103K | -17% | 670 |
| Missouri | $102K | -18% | 320 |
| Connecticut | $102K | -18% | 410 |
| Kansas | $102K | -18% | 280 |
| South Carolina | $102K | -19% | 390 |
| Nebraska | $98K | -21% | 130 |
| Wisconsin | $98K | -22% | 110 |
| Utah | $86K | -32% | N/A |
| New Hampshire | $73K | -41% | 40 |
Showing 1–10 of 41 states with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a chemical engineer afford a 2BR apartment alone in Peoria?
Yes — at the median salary of $112K, rent takes 15.3% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,039/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for chemical engineers in Peoria?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new chemical engineers typically earn — is $82K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,931/month. At HUD’s $1,039/month FMR, rent would take 21% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is chemical engineer a high-paying job in Peoria?
Local pay runs 11% below the national median — $112K here vs. $125K nationally. Cost of living is 9% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Peoria compare to the national average for chemical engineers?
Peoria pays $112K median vs. the U.S. average of $125K — that’s -11%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 91.23), the purchasing-power equivalent is $123K — below the national median.
How much do chemical engineers make in Peoria, IL?
The median is $111,880 a year, that works out to about $54 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $82,190, and experienced chemical engineers can clear $123,540. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $112K enough to live in Peoria?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,796/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,039/month, which eats 15.3% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a chemical engineers salary go in Peoria?
Peoria has a Regional Price Parity of 91.23 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median chemical engineers salary is worth about $122,635 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do chemical engineers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.