Chemists Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $74,140 -11.9% vs national
Median hourly $35.65
10th percentile $49,920
90th percentile $121,920
Employed locally 70
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,920
    25th
    $49,920
    50th (median)
    $74,140
    75th
    $103,070
    90th
    $121,920

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 126% Median Chemists salary is 26% 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 El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $62,760
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $44,920
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $94,310
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $41,320
    School Psychologists $77,160
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $63,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in El Paso?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in El Paso, TX is $35.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.24 or more per hour.

    Is El Paso above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in El Paso, TX is 11.9% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $49,920 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,920.