Chemists Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $80,170 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.54
10th percentile $55,060
90th percentile $140,460
Employed locally 280
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,060
    25th
    $63,650
    50th (median)
    $80,170
    75th
    $114,410
    90th
    $140,460

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 108% Median Chemists salary is 8% 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 San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $73,770
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $75,360
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $102,900
    School Psychologists $75,770
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $67,660
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $47,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in San Antonio, TX is $38.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.68 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in San Antonio, TX is 4.7% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $55,060 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,650.