As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Chemical Process Engineer in Texas is $92,631, equivalent to $45 per hour, $1,781 weekly, or $7,719 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Chemical Process Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Chemical Process Engineer in Texas vary widely, spanning from $80,188 to $108,125. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($86,118) and 75th percentile ($100,741), while top earners (90th percentile) make $108,125 per year. This $14,623 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Design Engineering, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Texas Chemical Process Engineer often earn 2.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 68 companies. However, Texas currently ranks 25 nationwide for Chemical Process Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Chemical Process Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chemical Process Engineer Salary $80,188 TX February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Chemical Process Engineer Salary $86,118 TX February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Chemical Process Engineer Salary $92,631 TX February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Chemical Process Engineer Salary $100,741 TX February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Chemical Process Engineer Salary $108,125 TX February 01, 2026
25% $86,118 10% $80,188 90% $108,125 75% $100,741 $92,631 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Chemical Process Engineer ?

In the field of engineering, a chemical engineer is a professional, who is equipped with the knowledge of chemical engineering, works principally in the chemical industry to convert basic raw materials into a variety of products, and deals with the design and operation of plants and equipment. In general, a chemical engineer is one who applies and uses principles of chemical engineering in any of its various practical applications; these often include 1) design, manufacture, and operation of plants and machinery in industrial chemical and related processes ("chemical process engineers"); 2) d...

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Location Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $90,156 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $90,207 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $90,430 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $97,096 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $89,770 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $100,201 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $94,215 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $91,475 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $89,770 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $94,428 Date Updated February 01, 2026
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