How much does a chemist make in Texas?
$99,640a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in Texas. That is $47.90 an hour or $8,303 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.90
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,850Median: $99,640Highest 10%: $170,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,850 | $28.29 | |
| 25th | $73,160 | $35.17 | |
| Median | $99,640 | $47.90 | |
| 75th | $139,000 | $66.83 | |
| 90th | $170,300 | $81.85 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Midland, TX | $131,900 |
| Houston, TX | $106,700 |
| Longview, TX | $99,880 |
| 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 |
| Lubbock, TX | $57,090 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemists.
| 10. Colorado | $102,000 |
| 11. Rhode Island | $101,700 |
| 12. New Hampshire | $100,100 |
| 13. Texas | $99,640 |
| 14. Minnesota | $99,280 |
| 15. Connecticut | $98,140 |
| 16. California | $97,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $47.90 ($99,640 a year).
Do chemists make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $99,640 against $91,240 nationally, 9% more.
Where does Texas rank for chemist pay?
Texas ranks 13 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays chemists the most?
Midland, TX, with a median of $131,900 a year.
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.