Chemical Engineers salary
in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
- Middle 50%
- $126,290–$178,720
- vs U.S. median
- +10%
- Metro rank
- #1 of 17
Chemical Engineers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro earn a median of $138,120 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,510 jobs (May 2025). That is 10% above the U.S. median of $125,040 and 4% above the TX statewide median of $132,750. It ranks #1 of 17 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,510 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Houston
2 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Technip Energies USA | $145,000 | 5 |
| The Dow Chemical | $133,582 | 5 |
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Questions
What is the average Chemical Engineers salary in Houston?
The BLS median is $138,120 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,510 jobs pay between $126,290 and $178,720. The 10th percentile is $99,890 and the 90th is $217,260.
Is Houston a high-paying metro for Chemical Engineers?
That is 10% above the U.S. median of $125,040 and 4% above the TX statewide median of $132,750. It ranks #1 of 17 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Chemical Engineers make an hour in Houston?
About $66.40 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $138,120 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $60.72–$85.92 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Chemical Engineers the most in Houston?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Technip Energies USA ($145,000), The Dow Chemical ($133,582). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.