Chemical Engineers Salary in Texas

Chemical Engineerss in Texas have a median annual salary of $132,750, which works out to about $63.82 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $106,910 to $167,750, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Chemical Engineers pay in Texas at a glance

Median annual salary

$132,750

Median hourly wage

$63.82/hr

Average annual salary

$144,350

Average hourly wage

$69.40/hr

25th percentile

$106,910

75th percentile

$167,750

10th percentile

$86,920

90th percentile

$210,460

People employed

2,610

Salary distribution

Reported wage points from the lowest to the highest paid chemical engineers roles in Texas.

10th percentile
$86,920
25th percentile
$106,910
Median percentile
$132,750
75th percentile
$167,750
90th percentile
$210,460

Texas vs U.S. salary

The median salary for chemical engineers roles in Texas is about 6.2% above the U.S. median of $125,040 for the same occupation.

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How much does a chemical engineers make in Texas?

Half of chemical engineers roles in Texas report earning more than $132,750 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $144,350 is pulled up or down by the highest and lowest earners, which is why the median is usually the better benchmark.

Salary range

A quarter of reported salaries fall below $106,910 and a quarter are above $167,750, so most chemical engineers pay sits between those two figures. These percentiles describe how pay is spread across all reported roles — they are not a direct measure of years of experience.

What can affect chemical engineers pay?

  • Years of experience and level of responsibility
  • Employer type and size
  • Specialization within the occupation
  • Certifications and licensing
  • Industry
  • Hours worked, shift patterns and overtime
  • The local labor market where the job is based

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Methodology · Data sources

Salary figures are benchmarks and can vary by employer, experience, specialization, hours worked and other factors.