Chemists Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $76,740 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly $36.89
10th percentile $54,770
90th percentile $147,230
Employed locally 290
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,770
    25th
    $63,910
    50th (median)
    $76,740
    75th
    $102,650
    90th
    $147,230

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 79% Median Chemists salary is 21% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chemists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $153,320
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $145,430
    Albuquerque, NM $137,740
    New Mexico $134,370
    Maryland $131,910
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $130,830

    Nearby metros — Chemists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $111,830
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $110,300
    Longview, TX $99,880
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $98,940
    Corpus Christi, TX $95,010
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $84,130

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$78,530
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$97,530
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$63,630
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$76,950
    Urban and Regional Planners$78,330
    Social Science Research Assistants$59,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Austin, TX is $36.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.06 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Austin, TX is 8.8% below the national median of $84,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chemists in Austin?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $54,770 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,910.