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Chemical Engineers in New Jersey

Chemical engineers design equipment and develop manufacturing processes for producing chemicals and products like plastics, gasoline, detergents, and paper. They work in chemical plants, refineries, and manufacturing facilities, applying principles of chemistry, physics, and engineering to solve production problems and improve industrial processes. In New Jersey the median pay is $126,760 a year, 1% above the national median of $125,040.

$126,760median pay in New Jersey, per year
$95,520–$157,190middle half earn
440employed in New Jersey
$125,040U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in New Jersey

18open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in New Jersey or remote
7employers hiring
13posted in the last 7 days
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What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.

Skills that matter most

ScienceCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionComplex Problem SolvingActive LearningJudgment and Decision MakingSystems AnalysisSystems Evaluation

Knowledge areas

Engineering and TechnologyChemistryMathematics (knowledge)DesignPhysicsProduction and Processing

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Licenses and training in New Jersey

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O*NET-SOC 17-2041.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New Jersey, annual.