Chemical Engineers Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $108,240 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly $52.04
10th percentile $80,610
90th percentile $196,990
Employed locally 80
National median $121,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,610
    25th
    $83,320
    50th (median)
    $108,240
    75th
    $154,860
    90th
    $196,990

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Engineers salary vs area income 146% Median Chemical Engineers salary is 46% 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
    Corpus Christi, TX $132,670
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $125,410

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $84,880
    Industrial Engineers $102,370
    Mechanical Engineers $101,710
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $66,820
    Engineers, All Other $115,360
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $59,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Engineers make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Engineers in San Antonio, TX is $52.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $94.71 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Chemical Engineers salaries?

    The median Chemical Engineers salary in San Antonio, TX is 11.2% below 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Chemical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $80,610 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,320.