Median DOL Salary
$94,372
Total DOL Filings
683
Companies Hiring
156
Cost of Living Index
92.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Baytown, TX$94,372
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Baytown, TX is 54.9% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Baytown
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | 78 | $135,470 | Other | |
| Covestro LLC | 74 | $113,603 | Other | |
| Jindal SAW USA LLC | 72 | $71,677 | Other | |
| JSW Steel (USA) Inc | 70 | $75,000 | Other | |
| The Methodist Hospital | 28 | $89,171 | Other | |
| BAYER MATERIALSCIENCE LLC | 25 | $85,400 | Other | |
| BAYER BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LLC | 22 | $96,450 | Other | |
| Fujitsu America | 22 | $81,952 | Other | |
| JSW Steel USA Inc. | 21 | $86,000 | Other | |
| CHEMICALS, INC | 20 | $75,000 | Other | |
| BAYER BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LLC | 20 | $96,667 | Other | |
| Belcan Corporation | 18 | $75,380 | Other | |
| Jindal Pipe USA INC | 17 | $80,683 | Other | |
| Legacy Community Health Services, Inc. | 15 | $183,252 | Other | |
| SAMSON CONTROLS | 11 | $75,400 | Other | |
| CRYOGENIC VESSEL ALTERNATIVES | 10 | $65,874 | Other | |
| Bechtel Oil, Gas and Chemicals, Inc. | 7 | $110,069 | Other | |
| Borusan Mannesmann Pipe U.S. | 7 | $106,751 | Other | |
| Theramedic Rehab, Inc. | 6 | $75,608 | Other | |
| Reliance Rehab LLC | 6 | $74,880 | Other | |
| Baytown Travel Center LLC | 6 | $32,927 | Other | |
| TMH Physician Organization | 6 | $175,000 | Other | |
| Comtrix Solutions, Inc | 6 | $54,080 | Other | |
| CONNEXIZ INC | 6 | $62,000 | Other | |
| IPSCO Tubulars Inc. | 5 | $94,661 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Baytown
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineers | $100,173 | -25.9% | 73 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,134 | -21.5% | 9 |
| Civil Engineers | $94,507 | -0.6% | 8 |
| Electrical Engineers | $90,639 | -14.1% | 34 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $88,850 | -30.5% | 8 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $87,381 | -19.3% | 35 |
| Chemists | $85,808 | -15.3% | 18 |
| Industrial Engineers | $83,442 | -19.3% | 26 |
| Materials Engineers | $75,000 | -35.4% | 9 |
| Physical Therapists | $72,800 | -29.8% | 15 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $51,850 | -33.1% | 10 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $51,799 | -35.3% | 10 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $40,000 | -49% | 6 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Texas
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Texas.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $228,560 | 6,510 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $227,580 | 3,660 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $227,570 | N/A |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $214,670 | 10,050 |
| Anesthesiologists | $203,450 | 3,740 |
| Pediatricians, General | $187,590 | 2,690 |
| Dermatologists | $172,510 | 740 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $170,650 | 17,980 |
| Physicists | $170,450 | 700 |
| Cardiologists | $168,780 | 1,530 |
Salary Trend in Baytown, TX
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Baytown, TX has a cost of living index of 92.7, which is 7.3% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $107,875 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineers | $100,173 | $108,061 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,134 | $105,862 |
| Civil Engineers | $94,507 | $101,949 |
| Electrical Engineers | $90,639 | $97,776 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $88,850 | $95,847 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Baytown, TX stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Baytown, TX
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.