Chemical and materials engineers
Average salary data for Chemical and materials engineers in Australia based on ABS Employee Earnings and Hours survey (May 2025).
Source: ABS 6306.0 Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025
Average Salary
$128,000
per year
Median Salary
$121,500
Demand Level
Very High
💼 Salary by Experience
Estimated based on national median. Actual figures vary by employer and location.
Entry Level
0-2 years
$83,000
10th percentile
Mid Level
3-7 years
$128,000
50th percentile
Senior Level
8+ years
$179,000
90th percentile
📍 Salary by State
⚠️ State figures are estimates derived from national averages using regional cost-of-living adjustments. They are not sourced directly from state-level ABS data.
| State | Average Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| ACT | $140,500 | +9.8% |
| WA | $138,000 | +7.8% |
| NSW | $134,500 | +5.1% |
| NT | $132,000 | +3.1% |
| VIC | $130,500 | +2.0% |
| QLD | $121,500 | -5.1% |
| SA | $117,500 | -8.2% |
| TAS | $112,500 | -12.1% |
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