How much does a chemical engineer make in Dallas?
$130,500a year
Median yearly pay for chemical engineers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $62.75 an hour or $10,880 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.75
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 77
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $97,080Median: $130,500Highest 10%: $226,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $97,080 | $46.67 | |
| 25th | $105,100 | $50.51 | |
| Median | $130,500 | $62.75 | |
| 75th | $169,000 | $81.23 | |
| 90th | $226,100 | $108.71 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for chemical engineers.
| Houston, TX | $138,100 |
| Beaumont, TX | $129,900 |
| Austin, TX | $129,800 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $126,700 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Petroleum Engineer | $168,600 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $162,900 |
| Electronics Engineer | $135,200 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $134,600 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $127,500 |
| Environmental Engineer | $126,700 |
| Electrical Engineer | $124,400 |
| Materials Engineer | $117,700 |
| Engineer | $110,000 |
| Industrial Engineer | $105,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical engineer make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $62.75 ($130,500 a year).
Do chemical engineers make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $130,500 against $125,000 nationally, 4% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $132,800, so Dallas pays 2% less.
Where does Dallas rank for chemical engineer pay?
16 of 77 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemical engineer make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $97,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $226,100 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.