Chemical Engineers (17-2041)
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.
Employment and Job Openings
| Employment | Average Annual Openings | |||||
| 2018 Estimate | 2028 Projection | Percent Change | Labor Force Exits | Occupation Transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | 62 | 67 | 8.06 | 1 | 3 | 4 | United States | 33900 | 36000 | 0.0 | 700 | 1500 | 2400 |
Job Outlook for Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is low with low employment opportunities.
2021 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 58.58 | 30.16 | 38.53 | 50.75 | 66.98 | 90.11 |
| Alaska | 76.98 | 27.81 | 50.20 | 79.01 | * | * |
| Anchorage/Mat-Su Area | 76.45 | 23.70 | 42.29 | 79.01 | * | * |
* indicates the estimate is not available, or the hourly wage is greater than $100, or the annual wage is greater than $208,000.