Working at Chevron in Houston
Energy/Oil & Gas · 6,000–7,000 local employees · Neighborhoods, commute data & housing
Chevron Corporation is one of the world's leading integrated energy companies and maintains its largest U.S. office in downtown Houston, where it is a dominant presence in the city's central business district. Chevron's Houston headquarters at 1500 Louisiana Street houses thousands of employees working across upstream exploration, midstream operations, downstream refining, and corporate functions. The company is a major operator in the Permian Basin and Gulf of Mexico deepwater fields. Chevron's downtown location places employees at the center of Houston's urban renaissance, with easy access to METRORail, the downtown tunnel system, and the vibrant dining and cultural scenes of Midtown and EaDo. Chevron offers competitive compensation and extensive career development programs for engineers, geoscientists, finance professionals, and IT specialists.
Campus Locations
Chevron Tower – Downtown Houston
1500 Louisiana St, Houston, TX 77002
Best Neighborhoods for Chevron Employees
Walkable commute through the downtown tunnel system or surface streets to 1500 Louisiana.
North on Main Street or METRORail to the downtown Chevron tower.
South on Heights Blvd or I-45 to the downtown exit at Dallas or McKinney streets.
East on Westheimer or Allen Parkway into downtown Houston's central business district.
West across US-59 or via METRORail Green Line from EaDo into downtown.
Or find the best neighborhoods near this employer — with full safety, schools, and flood risk data.
Commute Map
Commute Map — Chevron
Nearby School Districts
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Chevron located in Houston?
Chevron's primary Houston-area location is Chevron Tower – Downtown Houston, at 1500 Louisiana St, Houston, TX 77002. The commute map above shows door-to-door drive times from the neighborhoods relocating employees consider most.
Which Houston neighborhoods are best for Chevron employees?
New hires at Chevron most often land in Downtown Houston (around 2 minutes), Midtown (around 5 minutes), The Heights (around 12 minutes). Walkable commute through the downtown tunnel system or surface streets to 1500 Louisiana. Drive time is the usual deciding factor, but rent, school zones, and walkability differ a lot between these areas. Each neighborhood link above opens a full breakdown.
What do jobs at Chevron pay in Houston?
Most Chevron roles in Houston fall in the $85K-280K range, depending on function and seniority. Texas levies no state income tax, so a given salary stretches further here than the same number in California or New York. Our salary comparison calculator does the math for your situation.
How many people does Chevron employ in Houston?
Chevron employs roughly 6,000–7,000 people in the Houston area, putting it among the metro's larger energy/oil & gas employers. A footprint that size tends to mean steady hiring and a relocation process used to moving people in from out of state.
Does Chevron offer relocation assistance?
Large Houston employers like Chevron commonly offer relocation help to out-of-state hires: usually some mix of moving-cost reimbursement, temporary or furnished housing, and a home-finding trip. None of it is automatic. Ask your recruiter early, get the package in writing, and negotiate before you accept.
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