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Chemical Engineers Salary in Texas

Chemical Engineers in Texas earn a median of $132,750 a year, +6% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$132,750
vs. U.S. median
+6% ($125,040)
Rank among states
6 of 41
Jobs in the state
2,610

Pay range in Texas

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $86,920; the top 10% earn over $210,460. Nationally the range is $79,420 to $182,880.

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Chemical Engineers pay in Texas

How much do chemical engineers make in Texas?

The median is $132,750 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $86,920 and the top 10% earn over $210,460. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Texas a good state for chemical engineers?

On pay alone it ranks 6 of 41 (+6% vs. the national median of $125,040). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses