As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Process Safety Engineer in Houston, TX is $62,656, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,205 weekly, or $5,221 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Process Safety Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Process Safety Engineer in Houston, TX vary widely, spanning from $52,484 to $74,658. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($57,332) and 75th percentile ($68,938), while top earners (90th percentile) make $74,658 per year. This $11,606 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 2.3% lower than national averages. However, Houston currently ranks 356 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 $52,484 Houston, TX April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Process Safety Engineer Salary $57,332 Houston, TX April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Process Safety Engineer Salary $62,656 Houston, TX April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Process Safety Engineer Salary $68,938 Houston, TX April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Process Safety Engineer Salary $74,658 Houston, TX April 01, 2026
25% $57,332 10% $52,484 90% $74,658 75% $68,938 $62,656 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Process Safety Engineer in Houston, TX. The base salary for Process Safety Engineer ranges from $57,332 to $68,938 with the average base salary of $62,656. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $58,730 to $74,560 with the average total cash compensation of $66,011.

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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