Chemical Engineers Salary in Texas
Ranked #2 of 41 · TX
11.1% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $144,350 ≈ $69/hr
Median annual salary $132,750
Employment 2,610
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $86,920P25 $106,910 Median $132,750P75 $167,750P90 $210,460
About 80% of chemical engineerss in Texas earn between $86,920 and $210,460. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean chemical engineers salary in Texas is $144,350, about 11.1% above the U.S. average ($129,980). That works out to roughly $69/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Texas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $138,120 | $155,750 | 1,510 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $130,520 | $147,410 | 130 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $129,850 | $139,830 | 140 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $129,790 | $149,140 | 60 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $126,690 | $132,960 | 100 |
| Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $125,990 | $147,530 | 40 |