The average salary for a chemical engineer in Texas is around $132,660 per year.
Avg Salary
Chemical engineers earn an average yearly salary of $132,660.
Wages typically start from $96,030.
145% above national average Updated in 2021
Chemical engineer earnings by seniority
75th percentile
Senior-level chemical engineer earnings begin at:
$97.92 per hour
$203,670 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level chemical engineer earnings begin at:
$63.78 per hour
$132,660 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level chemical engineer earnings begin at:
$52.01 per hour
$108,180 per year
10th percentile
Starting level chemical engineer earnings begin at:
$46.17 per hour
$96,030 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Chemical engineer salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Indiana | $99,980 |
| Iowa | $99,700 |
| New York | $99,510 |
| North Carolina | $99,340 |
| Nevada | $99,340 |
| Pennsylvania | $99,120 |
| Arizona | $98,240 |
| Connecticut | $97,900 |
| Ohio | $97,510 |
| Tennessee | $97,510 |
| Kentucky | $97,390 |
| Alabama | $97,300 |
| Maine | $96,400 |
| Florida | $95,300 |
| Georgia | $95,300 |
| Virginia | $94,050 |
| California | $92,730 |
| Rhode Island | $90,950 |
| South Carolina | $87,820 |
| Oregon | $82,380 |
| Wisconsin | $81,840 |
| West Virginia | $80,210 |
| Nebraska | $80,070 |
| Arkansas | $79,890 |
| Kansas | $79,890 |
| Puerto Rico | $79,470 |
| New Hampshire | $78,500 |
| Utah | $77,130 |
| Alaska | $164,340 |
| Texas | $132,660 |
| North Dakota | $131,390 |
| Idaho | $130,650 |
| Louisiana | $127,850 |
| Delaware | $127,110 |
| District of Columbia | $126,630 |
| Montana | $122,920 |
| Massachusetts | $121,250 |
| Maryland | $120,700 |
| Minnesota | $120,700 |
| New Mexico | $120,390 |
| Wyoming | $117,710 |
| New Jersey | $116,910 |
| Oklahoma | $107,750 |
| Washington | $104,740 |
| Missouri | $102,390 |
| Mississippi | $101,890 |
| Michigan | $101,470 |
| Colorado | $100,290 |
| Illinois | $100,290 |
How do chemical engineer salaries compare to similar careers?
Chemical engineers earn 28% more than similar careers in Texas.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Petroleum engineer salary | $131K |
| Water engineer salary | $104K |
| Environmental engineer salary | $104K |
| Aerospace engineer salary | $109K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)