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Chemical Engineers average salary by city in Texas
- Houston$155,750
- Austin$149,140
- Dallas$147,410
- Beaumont$139,830
- Corpus Christi$132,960
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | $155,750 | $138,120 | $126,290 | $117,721 | 99 |
| Austin | $149,140 | $129,790 | $98,490 | $113,203 | 98 |
| Dallas | $147,410 | $130,520 | $105,060 | $112,021 | 103 |
| Beaumont | $139,830 | $129,850 | $107,420 | $106,840 | 90 |
| Corpus Christi | $132,960 | $126,690 | $100,040 | $102,144 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Texas has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2041.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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