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Process engineer salary in Houston, TX, 2026

How much does a Process Engineer make in Houston, TX?

Average base salary

$120,083
22%
above national average
Average $120,083
Low $82,031
High $175,786

The average salary for a process engineer is $120,083 per year in Houston, TX. 104 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 10, 2026).

Process Engineer job openings in Houston, TX

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Value Stream Process Engineer
Dresser Utility Solutions
Houston, TX
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Process Engineer in Houston, TX

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
HCLTech
 
$200,000per year
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Alliance of Professionals & Co...
 
$198,900per year
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Tallgrass Energy
 
$180,000per year
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Spencer Ogden
 
$176,800per year
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360 Talent Avenue
 
$175,000per year
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Engtal
 
$162,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Process Engineers near Houston, TX

  1. Baytown, TX
    $145,319 per year
  2. Houston, TX
    $120,083 per year
  3. San Antonio, TX
    $103,329 per year
  4. Austin, TX
    $103,189 per year
  5. Dallas, TX
    $98,061 per year

Where can a Process Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Process Engineers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Process Engineer get paid in Houston, TX?

Junior Process Engineer

Job openings
Average $106,557 per year

Senior Process Engineer

Job openings
Average $121,032 per year