Chemists Salary in Beaumont, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX

Median annual salary $98,940 +17.6% vs national
Median hourly $47.57
10th percentile $64,720
90th percentile $154,690
Employed locally 210
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,720
    25th
    $90,790
    50th (median)
    $98,940
    75th
    $132,370
    90th
    $154,690

    Beaumont economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,245 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 152% Median Chemists salary is 52% above 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
    Corpus Christi, TX $95,010
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $84,130
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $80,170

    Related occupations in Beaumont, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $82,760
    Chemical Technicians $83,530
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $53,520
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $91,890
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $47,180
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $57,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Beaumont?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Beaumont, TX is $47.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.67 or more per hour.

    Is Beaumont above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Beaumont, TX is 17.6% above 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 Beaumont?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $64,720 per year in Beaumont, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $90,790.