Chemists Salary in Longview, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Longview, TX

Median annual salary $99,880 +18.7% vs national
Median hourly $48.02
10th percentile $55,480
90th percentile $172,320
Employed locally 30
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,480
    25th
    $71,170
    50th (median)
    $99,880
    75th
    $156,250
    90th
    $172,320

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 153% Median Chemists salary is 53% 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
    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 Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $73,250
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $42,860
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,460
    School Psychologists $72,900
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $31,200
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $105,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Longview?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Longview, TX is $48.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.85 or more per hour.

    Is Longview above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Longview, TX is 18.7% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $55,480 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,170.