How much does a chemical engineer make in Houston?
$138,100a year
Median yearly pay for chemical engineers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $66.40 an hour or $11,510 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.40
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 77
- Jobs in the area
- 1,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $99,890Median: $138,100Highest 10%: $217,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $99,890 | $48.02 | |
| 25th | $126,300 | $60.72 | |
| Median | $138,100 | $66.40 | |
| 75th | $178,700 | $85.92 | |
| 90th | $217,300 | $104.45 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for chemical engineers.
| Dallas, TX | $130,500 |
| Beaumont, TX | $129,900 |
| Austin, TX | $129,800 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $126,700 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Petroleum Engineer | $169,900 |
| Marine Engineer and Naval Architect | $144,100 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $137,700 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $134,000 |
| Electrical Engineer | $131,100 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $130,300 |
| Engineer | $130,300 |
| Electronics Engineer | $129,600 |
| Environmental Engineer | $127,300 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $125,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical engineer make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $66.40 ($138,100 a year).
Do chemical engineers make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $138,100 against $125,000 nationally, 10% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $132,800, so Houston pays 4% more.
Where does Houston rank for chemical engineer pay?
4 of 77 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemical engineer make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $99,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $217,300 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.