How much does a Chemical Engineer I make in Inglewood, CA? The average Chemical Engineer I salary in Inglewood, CA is $94,680 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $85,876 and $104,389. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Chemical Engineer I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chemical Engineer I Salary $77,861 Inglewood,CA April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Chemical Engineer I Salary $85,876 Inglewood,CA April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Chemical Engineer I Salary $94,680 Inglewood,CA April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Chemical Engineer I Salary $104,389 Inglewood,CA April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Chemical Engineer I Salary $113,230 Inglewood,CA April 24, 2024
25% $85,876 10% $77,861 90% $113,230 75% $104,389 $94,680 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Chemical Engineer I need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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Quality Control: Developing and implementing a set of procedures intended to maintain the quality of a product and reduce any risks or errors.

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Workday: A cloud-based human resource management software system that unifies a wide range of HR functionality into a single system.

Analysis 5.61%
Quality Control 1.79%
Workday 2.47%
Others 90.13%

Job Description for Chemical Engineer I

Chemical Engineer I conducts research and development projects involving the study of chemical reactions and material properties to innovate and develop new products or optimize existing products. Designs experiments and builds prototypes and models used to investigate and support the development of improved chemicals, materials, products, and manufacturing processes. Being a Chemical Engineer I compiles and analyzes testing data. Presents research results used to estimate costs, establish performance standards, identify solutions, and facilitate processes. Additionally, Chemical Engineer I maintains lab and plant safety procedures for chemical storage, handling, transport, and disposal. Complies with all safety and environmental regulations. Requires a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering. Typically reports to a manager. The Chemical Engineer I work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a Chemical Engineer I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Chemical Engineer I

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For Chemical Engineer I, the upper level is Chemical Engineer II and then progresses to Chemical Engineer IV.

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Chemical Engineer I salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Chemical Engineer I, the highest Chemical Engineer I salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Chemical Engineer I salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Chemical Engineer I salary is in Miami, FL, where the Chemical Engineer I salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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