Chemists Salary in Lubbock, TX

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

Median annual salary $57,690 -31.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.73
10th percentile $40,060
90th percentile $124,600
Employed locally 50
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,060
    25th
    $45,960
    50th (median)
    $57,690
    75th
    $97,720
    90th
    $124,600

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 93% Median Chemists salary is 7% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $84,130

    Related occupations in Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $59,010
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $49,540
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $67,660
    Biological Technicians $34,800
    Physical Scientists, All Other $69,830
    School Psychologists $64,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Lubbock?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Lubbock, TX is $27.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.14 or more per hour.

    Is Lubbock above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Lubbock, TX is 31.4% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $40,060 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,960.