Salary distribution
Where Texas chemical engineers fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $108,980 and $175,520, with a median of $135,160.
Chemical Engineers in Texas: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 155 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $135,197. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 47 | $109,699 |
| Level II — qualified | 44 | $142,400 |
| Level III — experienced | 14 | $165,964 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 11 | $200,000 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Chemical Engineers in Texas. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Company | Process Development Engineer | 9 | $156,758 |
| THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY | Senior Research Specialist | 9 | $109,699 |
| Bechtel Energy Inc. | Senior Process Engineer | 5 | $157,032 |
| Technip Energies USA, Inc. | Senior Process Engineer | 5 | $118,976 |
| Worley Group, Inc. | Graduate Process Engineer | 4 | $180,638 |
| Smith & Burgess LLC | Process Safety Engineer | 4 | $109,699 |
| Schlumberger Technology Corporation | Chemical Engineer | 3 | $116,500 |
| Chemicals Incorporated | Engineer | 3 | $190,000 |
| Lummus Technology LLC | Sr. Process Engineer II | 3 | $135,000 |
| Kiewit Engineering Group Inc. | Process Engineer 5 | 3 | $185,000 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Process Engineer- HROC at HROC, LLC.$130,000IrvingDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-502332
- Lead Engineer, Process at Venture Global LNG Inc.$240,000HoustonDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-501689
- Chemical Engineer at Schlumberger Technology Corporation$123,630Sugar LandDecided Dec 29, 2025I-200-25353-497106
- Eng Process Staff Sr at Occidental Petroleum Corporation$180,000HoustonDecided Dec 23, 2025I-200-25350-488029
- Senior Modeling and Simulation Engineer “ CFD at Alcon Research, LLC$107,661Fort WorthDecided Dec 22, 2025I-200-25349-482377
- Wellfield Data Analyst at Morrow Energy LLC$115,000MidlandDecided Dec 12, 2025I-200-25339-462617
- Graduate Process Engineer at Worley Group, Inc.$100,388HoustonDecided Dec 4, 2025I-200-25330-440342
- Resident Engineer at Bechtel Energy Inc.$157,032Port IsabelDecided Dec 3, 2025I-200-25329-438097
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
Chemical Engineers pay by experience level in Texas
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Chemical Engineers specialties in Texas
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 82 certified offers. The most common variant is Senior Process Engineer at a median of $147,380.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Process Engineer | Technip Energies USA, Inc. | 34 | $147,380 |
| Chemical Engineer | Schlumberger Technology Corporation | 12 | $116,258 |
| Engineer | Chemicals Incorporated | 9 | $143,475 |
| Senior Research Specialist | THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY | 5 | $109,699 |
| Associate Research Scientist | THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY | 5 | $112,362 |
| Process Safety Engineer | Smith & Burgess LLC | 4 | $109,699 |
| Project Engineer | VME Process Solutions, LLC | 4 | $110,063 |
| Eng Process Staff Sr | Occidental Petroleum Corporation | 3 | $180,000 |
| Process Development Engineer | ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Company | 3 | $144,100 |
| Chemical SCADA Engineer | SOAP Engineering LLC | 3 | $109,699 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Chemical Engineers in Texas, by industry
Median offered wage across 150 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Professional services leads with a median of $133,078.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional services | THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY | 66 | $133,078 |
| Manufacturing | Chemicals Incorporated | 47 | $138,403 |
| Energy and utilities | ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Company | 27 | $140,000 |
| Education | The University of Texas at Austin | 5 | $65,562 |
| Technology and software | AspenTech Corporation | 3 | $138,403 |
| Retail and wholesale | Datacor, Inc | 2 | $109,699 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Texas over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 5.0 / 5
Engineering and Technology
Knowledge
- 4.8 / 5
Mathematics
Knowledge
- 4.8 / 5
Chemistry
Knowledge
- 4.4 / 5
Physics
Knowledge
- 4.3 / 5
Production and Processing
Knowledge
- 4.3 / 5
Design
Knowledge
- 4.3 / 5
Science
Basic skill
- 4.1 / 5
Complex Problem Solving
Technical
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Monitor and analyze data from processes and experiments.
- 02
Develop safety procedures to be employed by workers operating equipment or working in close proximity to ongoing chemical reactions.
- 03
Develop processes to separate components of liquids or gases or generate electrical currents, using controlled chemical processes.
- 04
Troubleshoot problems with chemical manufacturing processes.
- 05
Evaluate chemical equipment and processes to identify ways to optimize performance or to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
- 06
Conduct research to develop new and improved chemical manufacturing processes.
- 07
Perform laboratory studies of steps in manufacture of new products and test proposed processes in small-scale operation, such as a pilot plant.
- 08
Prepare estimate of production costs and production progress reports for management.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+2.3%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Average growth
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Metro-level salary data for chemical engineers in major Texas metropolitan areas.
- Houston$152,290
- Austin$135,860
- Dallas$125,410
- San Antonio$108,240
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Chemical Engineers in Texas?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Chemical Engineers in Texas is $135,160.
- How does Texas compare to the national median for Chemical Engineers?
- The Texas median is +20.0% versus the BLS national figure of $112,605.
- What is the salary range for Chemical Engineers in Texas?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $85,200 and the 90th-percentile at $211,090, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Chemical Engineers a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 2.3% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Chemical Engineers?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.