7. Statistics Current # of Chemical Engineers (2010) - 31,700 Why the Decline? # of Chemical Engineers in 2018 (-2% Drop) - 31,000 Earnings: $54,000 $130,000 Average $84,000
8. What is the Difference between Chemistry and Chemical Engineering? Chemists normally work in the laboratory with research. Chemical Engineers use this research and apply it to designing and developing useful products Other Interesting Facts: Chemists are helping to develop solutions to solving Global Warming - Chemical Engineers affect your lifestyle everyday.