High-paying chemical engineering jobs in Houston

Chemical Engineering applies chemistry to develop and produce materials and processes. Engineers focus on efficiency and safety in production. Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills are essential in this discipline.


The 37 chemical engineering jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $57,579 and $145,896 per year. Air Quality Engineer, Petroleum Engineer and Chemical Engineer are among the most popular high-paying roles in Houston, TX.

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Updated Nov 08, 2026
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Houston, TX
Texas
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Petroleum Engineer

Houston

$145,896 per year

Texas

$195,830 per year

Optical Engineer

Houston

$144,640 per year

Texas

$104,243 per year

Materials Engineer

Houston

$60.62 per hour

Texas

$48.05 per hour

Corrosion Engineer

Houston

$125,332 per year

Texas

$141,707 per year

Senior Optical Engineer

Houston

$121,740 per year

Texas

$150,291 per year

Chemical Engineer

Houston

$113,481 per year

Texas

$102,705 per year

Gas Engineer

Houston

$112,429 per year

Texas

$110,240 per year

Air Quality Engineer

Houston

$103,588 per year

Texas

$111,040 per year

Water Treatment Specialist

Houston

$80,991 per year

Texas

$90,924 per year

Floorman

Houston

$12.00 per hour

Texas

$12.00 per hour

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