Chemists Salary in Midland, TX

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

Median annual salary $111,830 +32.9% vs national
Median hourly $53.76
10th percentile $59,280
90th percentile $155,690
Employed locally 60
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,280
    25th
    $85,620
    50th (median)
    $111,830
    75th
    $131,430
    90th
    $155,690

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,442 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 120% Median Chemists salary is 20% 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
    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
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $80,170

    Related occupations in Midland, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $84,660
    Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians $35,700
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $165,830
    Chemical Technicians $58,290
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $50,080
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $66,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Midland?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Midland, TX is $53.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.08 or more per hour.

    Is Midland above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Midland, TX is 32.9% 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $59,280 per year in Midland, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,620.