National Occupation Code (NOC): 2134 · Browse All Occupations
Chemical engineers research, design, and develop chemical processes and equipment, oversee the operation and maintenance of industrial chemical, plastics, pharmaceutical, resource, pulp and paper, and food processing plants and perform duties related to chemical quality control, environmental protection and biochemical or biotechnical engineering. Chemical engineers are employed in a wide range of manufacturing and processing industries, consulting firms, government, research and educational institutions.
These companies are looking for chemical engineers right now:
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The following table details the median income for various education levels for chemical engineers.
| Education Level | Median Income |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | N/A |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | N/A |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | N/A |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | N/A |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | N/A |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | N/A |
| Total: Highest certificate, diploma or degree | N/A |
The following table details median income by sex for chemical engineers.
| Sex | Median Income |
|---|---|
| Male | $68,398 |
| Female | $65,721 |
This chart and accompanying table outlines regional employment participation by age group for chemical engineers
| Age Group | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| 15 to 24 years | 0 |
| 25 to 34 years | 10 |
| 35 to 44 years | 20 |
| 45 to 54 years | 30 |
| 55 to 64 years | 20 |
| 65 to 74 years | 0 |
| 75 years and over | 0 |
| Total | 90 |
This chart outlines regional employment participation by industry for chemical engineers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated industry, or refer to the table below.
| Industry | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 0 |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 0 |
| Utilities | 0 |
| Construction | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 60 |
| Wholesale trade | 0 |
| Retail trade | 0 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 0 |
| Information and cultural industries | 0 |
| Finance and insurance | 0 |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 20 |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 0 |
| Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services | 10 |
| Educational services | 0 |
| Health care and social assistance | 0 |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 0 |
| Accommodation and food services | 0 |
| Other services | 0 |
| Public administration | 0 |
| Not Applicable | 0 |
This chart outlines regional employment participation by employment type for chemical engineers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated employment type, or refer to the table below.
| Employment Type | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Full Time | 30 |
| Part Time | 65 |
| Total | 95 |
This chart outlines regional employment participation by sex for chemical engineers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated sex, or refer to the table below.
| Sex | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Male | 70 |
| Female | 25 |
| Total | 90 |
This chart outlines regional employment participation by class of worker for chemical engineers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated class, or refer to the table below.
| Class | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employee | 85 |
| Self Employed | 0 |
| Total | 85 |
This chart outlines regional employment participation by labour force status for chemical engineers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated labour status, or refer to the table below.
| Labour Status | Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employed | 80 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Total | 90 |
This chart outlines regional employment participation by education level for chemical engineers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated education level, or refer to the table below.
| Education Level | Individuals |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 0 |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 0 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 0 |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | 25 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | 0 |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | 65 |
| Total | 90 |
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