Career Outlook for Chemical Engineers
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The overall job outlook for Chemical Engineer careers has been relatively unchanged since 2004. Vacancies for this career have slightly decreased by 5.28 percent nationwide in that time, with an average decline of 0.88 percent per year. Demand for Chemical Engineers is expected to go up, with an expected 2,280 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 0.99 percent over the next few years.
TOP STATES
There are currently more Chemical Engineers in the following states
| Texas | 5,030 |
| California | 1,970 |
| Ohio | 1,700 |
| New Jersey | 1,360 |
| Illinois | 1,290 |
| Massachusetts | 1,270 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,250 |
BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Chemical Engineers
| Nevada | 50 |
| Alaska | 70 |
| New Hampshire | 70 |
| District of Columbia | 90 |
| Puerto Rico | 110 |
| Wyoming | 110 |
| Idaho | 120 |