How much does a chemical engineer make in Texas?
$132,800a year
Median yearly pay for chemical engineers in Texas. That is $63.82 an hour or $11,060 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.82
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 2,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $86,920Median: $132,800Highest 10%: $210,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $86,920 | $41.79 | |
| 25th | $106,900 | $51.40 | |
| Median | $132,800 | $63.82 | |
| 75th | $167,800 | $80.65 | |
| 90th | $210,500 | $101.18 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Houston, TX | $138,100 |
| Dallas, TX | $130,500 |
| Beaumont, TX | $129,900 |
| Austin, TX | $129,800 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $126,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemical engineers.
| 3. Alabama | $135,000 |
| 4. Louisiana | $134,800 |
| 5. Delaware | $133,700 |
| 6. Texas | $132,800 |
| 7. West Virginia | $129,200 |
| 8. New York | $129,100 |
| 9. Washington | $128,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical engineer make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $63.82 ($132,800 a year).
Do chemical engineers make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $132,800 against $125,000 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Texas rank for chemical engineer pay?
Texas ranks 6 of 41 states.
Which city in Texas pays chemical engineers the most?
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, with a median of $138,100 a year.
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.