SOC 17-2041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Chemical Engineers — Northwestern Region of Texas
Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area · 5 metro areas compared
At $125,990, median pay for Chemical Engineers in Northwestern Region of Texas, TX tracks the national median of $125,040 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $125,990, median pay for Chemical Engineers in Northwestern Region of Texas, TX tracks the national median of $125,040 closely. Pay ranges from under $102,830 at the tenth percentile to more than $217,110 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $125,990 to $169,690.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.53 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Houston records the highest median at $138,120. Of the 375 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 15th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $102,830 | −17.8% |
| 25th | $125,990 | +0.8% |
| Median (50th) | $125,990 | +0.8% |
| 75th | $169,690 | +35.7% |
| 90th | $217,110 | +73.6% |
| Mean | $147,530 | +18.0% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston | $138,120 | 1,510 | |
| 2 | Dallas | $130,520 | 130 | |
| 3 | Beaumont | $129,850 | 140 | |
| 4 | Austin | $129,790 | 60 | |
| 5 | Corpus Christi | $126,690 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northwestern Region of Texas run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $125,990 goes as far as $129,753 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$125,990as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$129,753US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $125,990 a year, 0.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $102,830 to $217,110 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Houston, at $138,120.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Chemical Engineers in Northwestern Region of Texas, TX?
The median annual wage is $125,990, or $60.57 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $125,040, so pay in Northwestern Region of Texas, TX is 0.8% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Northwestern Region of Texas, TX earns more than $217,110 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $102,830 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Houston, at $138,120 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Northwestern Region of Texas, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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