As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Process Safety Engineer in Houston, TX is $62,509, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,202 weekly, or $5,209 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Process Safety Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Process Safety Engineer in Houston, TX vary widely, spanning from $52,368 to $74,403. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($57,201) and 75th percentile ($68,735), while top earners (90th percentile) make $74,403 per year. This $11,534 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or AutoCAD, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Houston Process Safety Engineer often earn 2.1% lower than national averages. However, Houston currently ranks 360 statewide for Process Safety 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
Process Safety Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Process Safety Engineer Salary $52,368 Houston, TX October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Process Safety Engineer Salary $57,201 Houston, TX October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Process Safety Engineer Salary $62,509 Houston, TX October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Process Safety Engineer Salary $68,735 Houston, TX October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Process Safety Engineer Salary $74,403 Houston, TX October 01, 2026
25% $57,201 10% $52,368 90% $74,403 75% $68,735 $62,509 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Process Safety Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

Houston, Texas  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Process Safety Engineer: Risk Management, Safety Management, RISK