Chemists Salary in Texas (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 5,130 employed

Annual Mean

$106,830

$51.36/hr

Annual Median

$99,640

$47.90/hr

Bottom 10%

$58,850

$28.29/hr

Top 10%

$170,250

$81.85/hr

Location vs National Average

Texas

$106,830

Difference

+6.4% vs US avg

US National

$100,450

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$58,850	$28.29/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$73,160	$35.18/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$99,640	$47.90/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$139,010	$66.83/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$170,250	$81.85/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$59K

25th

$73K

Median

$100K

75th

$139K

90th

$170K

Texas has a moderate number of Chemists positions (approximately 5,130), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In Texas, Chemists salaries range from $58,850 at the 10th percentile to $170,250 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $111,400 (112% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.

Top Paying Cities in Texas

Metro areas with highest Chemists wages

Midland, TX

$129,190

per year

Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX

San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

$99,720

per year

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

$94,390

per year

Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

$88,660

per year

How Chemists Compares in Texas

The average Chemists salary of $106,830 in Texas ranks above the national average of $100,450. There are approximately 5,130 Chemistss employed in Texas.