Chemical Engineers Salary in Texas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Texas
Chemical Engineers in Texas earn a median salary of $130,524 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, +7.1% vs the national median of $121,860. An estimated 2,290 chemical engineers are employed across Texas, with salaries ranging from $108,240 to $152,290 depending on location.
$130,524
Avg median salary in Texas
$152,290
Highest paying metro
$108,240
Lowest paying metro
2,290
Employed in Texas
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Chemical Engineers salaries by city in Texas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | $152,290 | $125,200 | $179,140 | 1,800 |
| Austin, TX | $135,860 | $104,720 | $216,320 | 70 |
| Beaumont, TX | $133,210 | $105,500 | $165,050 | 110 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $132,670 | $117,500 | $166,490 | 70 |
| Northwestern Region of Texas | $125,990 | $125,990 | $169,690 | 40 |
| Dallas, TX | $125,410 | $99,830 | $145,880 | 120 |
| San Antonio, TX | $108,240 | $83,320 | $154,860 | 80 |