DOL Median (Texas)
$98,984
vs National
+10%
National: $90,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$106,779
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$98,984
+10% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$90,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemical Engineers in Texas earns $98,984 in nominal terms, which is 10% 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 $106,779 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Texas
| 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 |
| Pioneer Natural Resources USA, Inc. | $170,000 | 5 |
| MMR Constructors, Inc | $167,482 | 5 |
| ELITE MULTIPHASE SOLUTIONS, LLC | $162,000 | 1 |
| Shell Exploration and Production Company | $160,000 | 3 |
| INTECSEA, INC. | $156,627 | 1 |
| BG US Services, Inc. | $156,000 | 1 |
| KIOR INC. | $155,004 | 2 |
| 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 |
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West Palm Beach, FL · $208,000WHITE CASTLE, LA · $200,000Gallup, NE · $198,000Anchorage, AK · $192,000LEDGEWOOD, NJ · $185,400Top-Paying Roles in Texas
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How much does a Chemical Engineers make in Texas?
The median Chemical Engineers salary in Texas is $98,984 based on 1,896 DOL filings.
Is Texas a good place to work as a Chemical Engineers?
A Chemical Engineers in Texas earns 10% more than the national median of $90,000, or $106,779 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.