Chemists Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corpus Christi, TX

Median annual salary $95,010 +12.9% vs national
Median hourly $45.68
10th percentile $71,860
90th percentile $148,810
Employed locally 120
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,860
    25th
    $88,350
    50th (median)
    $95,010
    75th
    $127,460
    90th
    $148,810

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 144% Median Chemists salary is 44% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $84,130
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $80,170

    Related occupations in Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $73,580
    Chemical Technicians $75,890
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $75,340
    Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians $35,460
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $45,360
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $45,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Corpus Christi?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Corpus Christi, TX is $45.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.77 or more per hour.

    Is Corpus Christi above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Corpus Christi, TX is 12.9% 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 Corpus Christi?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $71,860 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,350.