Chemists pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for chemists is $47.90 an hour ($99,640 a year). About 5,130 people work in this job there.
That is 9% higher than the U.S. median ($91,240). Texas ranks 13th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for chemists in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.29 | $58,850 |
| 25% of workers | $35.18 | $73,160 |
| Half of workers (median) | $47.90 | $99,640 |
| 75% of workers | $66.83 | $139,010 |
| 90% of workers | $81.85 | $170,250 |
Chemists pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Midland | $131,860 | 70 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $106,740 | 2,430 |
| Longview | $99,880 | 30 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $99,390 | 160 |
| Corpus Christi | $93,410 | 80 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $91,040 | 290 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $81,270 | 850 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $79,770 | 300 |
| College Station-Bryan | $65,080 | 90 |
| El Paso | $63,620 | 80 |
| Waco | $61,880 | 50 |
| Lubbock | $57,090 | 40 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for chemists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +6.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 5,900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $92,000 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $145,220 |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | $100,920 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | $84,990 |
| Physicists | $184,040 |
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