How much does a chemist make in Houston?
$106,700a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $51.32 an hour or $8,895 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.32
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 212
- Jobs in the area
- 2,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,370Median: $106,700Highest 10%: $170,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,370 | $30.47 | |
| 25th | $78,490 | $37.74 | |
| Median | $106,700 | $51.32 | |
| 75th | $163,900 | $78.81 | |
| 90th | $170,500 | $81.99 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for chemists.
| Midland, TX | $131,900 |
| Beaumont, TX | $99,390 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $93,410 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $199,800 |
| Geoscientist | $174,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $108,400 |
| Hydrologist | $99,320 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $98,190 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $95,170 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $94,320 |
| Physical Scientist | $91,430 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $88,570 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $88,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $51.32 ($106,700 a year).
Do chemists make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $106,700 against $91,240 nationally, 17% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $99,640, so Houston pays 7% more.
Where does Houston rank for chemist pay?
20 of 212 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemist make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $63,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $170,500 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.