Chemists Salary in Texas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 15 metro areas • Texas
Chemists in Texas earn a median salary of $83,997 per year on average across 15 metro and nonmetro areas, -0.2% vs the national median of $84,150. An estimated 4,740 chemists are employed across Texas, with salaries ranging from $57,690 to $111,830 depending on location.
$83,997
Avg median salary in Texas
$111,830
Highest paying metro
$57,690
Lowest paying metro
4,740
Employed in Texas
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Chemists salaries by city in Texas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland, TX | $111,830 | $85,620 | $131,430 | 60 |
| Houston, TX | $110,300 | $93,310 | $156,580 | 2,640 |
| Longview, TX | $99,880 | $71,170 | $156,250 | 30 |
| Beaumont, TX | $98,940 | $90,790 | $132,370 | 210 |
| Northwestern Region of Texas | $95,890 | $76,340 | $132,770 | — |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $95,010 | $88,350 | $127,460 | 120 |
| Dallas, TX | $84,130 | $65,070 | $123,570 | 920 |
| San Antonio, TX | $80,170 | $63,650 | $114,410 | 280 |
| North Region of Texas | $79,540 | $57,190 | $99,770 | — |
| Austin, TX | $76,740 | $63,910 | $102,650 | 290 |
| El Paso, TX | $74,140 | $49,920 | $103,070 | 70 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas | $72,710 | $55,410 | $97,440 | 30 |
| College Station, TX | $64,120 | $52,390 | $86,040 | — |
| Waco, TX | $58,870 | $57,090 | $79,060 | 40 |
| Lubbock, TX | $57,690 | $45,960 | $97,720 | 50 |