The 30,120 chemical engineers in the country make a mean $56.29 per hour or $117,090 per year.

The lowest earners make under $32.12 per hour or $66,810 per year, while the highest-paid receive over $84.66 per hour or $176,090 per year.

This is more than the average $94,500 per year made by all engineers.

This is also over double the $39,810 per year made by the average worker in the country.

Jobs for the profession are expected to increase by 6 percent from 2018 to 2028, which is more than the 5 percent growth predicted for all engineers and for all occupations.