Chemists Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $64,120 -23.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.83
10th percentile $48,920
90th percentile $133,160
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,920
    25th
    $52,390
    50th (median)
    $64,120
    75th
    $86,040
    90th
    $133,160

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 107% Median Chemists salary is 7% 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $98,940
    Corpus Christi, TX $95,010
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $84,130

    Related occupations in College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $31,010
    Biological Technicians $37,600
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $68,390
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $68,580
    Physical Scientists, All Other $80,250
    Biological Scientists, All Other $77,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in College Station?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in College Station, TX is $30.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.68 or more per hour.

    Is College Station above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in College Station, TX is 23.8% 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 College Station?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $48,920 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,390.