Chemists Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $110,300 +31.1% vs national
Median hourly $53.03
10th percentile $64,280
90th percentile $160,970
Employed locally 2,640
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,280
    25th
    $93,310
    50th (median)
    $110,300
    75th
    $156,580
    90th
    $160,970

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 137% Median Chemists salary is 37% 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
    Longview, TX $99,880
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $98,940
    Corpus Christi, TX $95,010
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $84,130
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $80,170

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $76,860
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,680
    Chemical Technicians $74,620
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $49,980
    Biological Technicians $49,150
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $51,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Houston, TX is $53.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.99 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Houston, TX is 31.1% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $64,280 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $93,310.