Chemical Engineers pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for chemical engineers is $63.82 an hour ($132,750 a year). About 2,610 people work in this job there.
That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($125,040). Texas ranks 6th of 41 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for chemical engineers in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $41.79 | $86,920 |
| 25% of workers | $51.40 | $106,910 |
| Half of workers (median) | $63.82 | $132,750 |
| 75% of workers | $80.65 | $167,750 |
| 90% of workers | $101.18 | $210,460 |
Chemical Engineers pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $138,120 | 1,510 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $130,520 | 130 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $129,850 | 140 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $129,790 | 60 |
| Corpus Christi | $126,690 | 100 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for chemical engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +4.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | $96,860 |
| Industrial Engineers | $104,560 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $112,410 |
| Electrical Engineers | $129,450 |
| Engineers, All Other | $115,810 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $132,220 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $164,860 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $163,860 |
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