DOL Median (Houston, TX)
$100,188
vs National
+11.3%
National: $90,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$108,078
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$100,188
+11.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$90,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemical Engineers in Houston, TX earns $100,188 in nominal terms, which is 11.3% above the national average of $90,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $108,078 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Houston, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| COBALT INTERNATIONAL ENERGY, INC | $230,000 | 1 |
| NES Global LLC | $220,000 | 8 |
| FEI COMPANY | $203,564 | 2 |
| SHELL OIL COMPANY | $191,250 | 7 |
| SNC-LAVALIN ENGINEERS AND CONSTRUCTORS INC | $190,000 | 1 |
| Jord International Inc | $180,000 | 3 |
| Competentia, Inc. | $180,000 | 1 |
| SANTOS GLNG CORP | $180,000 | 1 |
| Cheniere Energy Inc. | $175,000 | 39 |
| Shell Exploration and Production Company | $160,000 | 3 |
| INTECSEA, INC. | $156,627 | 1 |
| BG US Services, Inc. | $156,000 | 1 |
| IHS Global Inc. | $154,773 | 5 |
| WALDEMAR S. NELSON & CO, INC. | $154,500 | 2 |
| Broken Hill Proprietary (USA), Inc. | $152,443 | 11 |
| Novetus Engineering LLC | $151,872 | 7 |
| Clough USA Inc | $145,600 | 5 |
| Petro-Chem Development Co. | $142,500 | 4 |
| Kiewit Engineering Group Inc. | $140,000 | 6 |
| Doris USA Inc. | $140,000 | 13 |
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How much does a Chemical Engineers make in Houston, TX?
The median Chemical Engineers salary in Houston, TX is $100,188 based on 1,226 DOL filings.
Is Houston, TX a good place to work as a Chemical Engineers?
A Chemical Engineers in Houston, TX earns 11.3% more than the national median of $90,000, or $108,078 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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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.