RE: Army contract ending. You'll be given the opportunity to reenlist before your contract ends. I've heard lately that the reenlistment window has changed but it used to be within 2 years of the end of your time in service. Even if you opt not to reenlist you're automatically in the Army Reserve for the remainder of your 8 year commitment.
Chemical Engineer average salary is $78,952, median salary is $74,922 with a salary range from $39,520 to $836,586. Chemical Engineer salaries are collected from government agencies and companies. Each salary is associated with a real job position. Chemical Engineer salary statistics is not exclusive and is for reference only.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics shows how salaries differed by location for all chemical engineers, including those just starting out. High-population states offered the most jobs, as of May 2011, starting with Texas, which contained 4,880 of 27,860 positions, and annual pay was at $115,870.