How much does a chemist make in Midland?
$131,900a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in the Midland, TX metro area. That is $63.39 an hour or $10,990 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.39
- Vs. national median
- +45%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 212
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,290Median: $131,900Highest 10%: $164,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,290 | $37.16 | |
| 25th | $107,200 | $51.53 | |
| Median | $131,900 | $63.39 | |
| 75th | $164,400 | $79.03 | |
| 90th | $164,500 | $79.08 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for chemists.
| Houston, TX | $106,700 |
| 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 |
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Salaries for every job in Midland, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in Midland?
The median hourly pay in the Midland, TX metro area is $63.39 ($131,900 a year).
Do chemists make more in Midland than the national average?
Yes: $131,900 against $91,240 nationally, 45% more.
How does Midland compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $99,640, so Midland pays 32% more.
Where does Midland rank for chemist pay?
3 of 212 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemist make starting out in Midland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $77,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $164,500 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.