Chemists Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $84,130 +-0% vs national
Median hourly $40.45
10th percentile $57,400
90th percentile $160,580
Employed locally 920
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,400
    25th
    $65,070
    50th (median)
    $84,130
    75th
    $123,570
    90th
    $160,580

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 97% Median Chemists salary is 3% 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
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $80,170

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,220
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $83,040
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $48,960
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $51,570
    School Psychologists $80,030
    Chemical Technicians $61,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Dallas, TX is $40.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.60 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Dallas, TX is 0% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $57,400 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,070.