Why are chemical engineers paid so less?

[u/Illustrious-Art-55]

They work at dangerous sites, their work includes many complex operations, its way more complex then writing some code in AC room and the companies they work for? They earn in millions, still Chemical engineers are not paid good say in terms of IT industry or even automobile for that matter.

[u/Mvpeh]

ChemE used to be high paid and high salary cap, but it has fallen off pretty heavily.

Its still up there, but if you are a motivated individual, a business degree can make you more.