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How much does a chemist make in Corpus Christi?

$93,410a year

Median yearly pay for chemists in the Corpus Christi, TX metro area. That is $44.91 an hour or $7,784 a month.

Hourly
$44.91
Vs. national median
+2%
Rank among cities
67 of 212
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,000Median: $93,410Highest 10%: $132,700
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$61,000$29.33
25th$80,830$38.86
Median$93,410$44.91
75th$128,800$61.90
90th$132,700$63.77

Other cities in Texas

Median yearly pay for chemists.

Midland, TX$131,900
Houston, TX$106,700
Beaumont, TX$99,390
San Antonio, TX$91,040
Dallas, TX$81,270
Austin, TX$79,770
College Station, TX$65,080
El Paso, TX$63,620
Waco, TX$61,880
Chemist salary in Texas Chemist salary in all states

Related jobs in Corpus Christi

Same field, median yearly pay.

Environmental Scientist and Specialist$78,770
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$77,950
School Psychologist$76,460
Chemical Technician$60,530
Occupational Health and Safety Technician$59,860
Environmental Science and Protection Technician$45,810
Life$37,980
Geological Technician$37,050
Salaries for every job in Corpus Christi, TX

Frequently asked questions

How much does a chemist make an hour in Corpus Christi?

The median hourly pay in the Corpus Christi, TX metro area is $44.91 ($93,410 a year).

Do chemists make more in Corpus Christi than the national average?

Yes: $93,410 against $91,240 nationally, 2% more.

How does Corpus Christi compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $99,640, so Corpus Christi pays 6% less.

Where does Corpus Christi rank for chemist pay?

67 of 212 metro areas with data.

How much does a chemist make starting out in Corpus Christi?

The lowest-paid 10% make $61,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $132,700 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.