Chemical Engineers Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corpus Christi, TX

Median annual salary $132,670 +8.9% vs national
Median hourly $63.78
10th percentile $67,700
90th percentile $182,930
Employed locally 70
National median $121,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,700
    25th
    $117,500
    50th (median)
    $132,670
    75th
    $166,490
    90th
    $182,930

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Engineers salary vs area income 202% Median Chemical Engineers salary is 102% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chemical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Tulsa, OK $169,250
    Albuquerque, NM $163,380
    Oklahoma $160,990
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $152,290
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $151,360
    New Mexico $147,290

    Nearby metros — Chemical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $152,290
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $135,860
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $133,210
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $125,410
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $108,240

    Related occupations in Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $91,160
    Industrial Engineers $113,070
    Mechanical Engineers $122,890
    Engineers, All Other $102,360
    Electrical Engineers $96,910
    Surveyors $57,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Engineers make per hour in Corpus Christi?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Engineers in Corpus Christi, TX is $63.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $91.85 or more per hour.

    Is Corpus Christi above or below average for Chemical Engineers salaries?

    The median Chemical Engineers salary in Corpus Christi, TX is 8.9% above the national median of $121,860. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chemical Engineers in Corpus Christi?

    Entry-level Chemical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $67,700 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $117,500.