📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Chemistry Professors Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · Medium Demand

Average
$98,211
per year
Median
$87,314
per year
Hourly
$47.22
per hour
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$57,066
25th Percentile — Junior$80,964
50th Percentile — Median$87,314
75th Percentile — Senior$134,735
90th Percentile — Top Earners$156,935
💡 Top-earning Chemistry Professorss in Texas make up to $156,935 per year. The job market in Texas is rated strong, with key industries including Energy, Technology, Healthcare.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$88.1k
2021
$90.0k
2022
$92.0k
2023
$94.0k
2024
$96.1k
2025
$98.2k
2026
📈 Chemistry Professors salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 2.2% annual growth. The strong presence in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Chemistry Professors Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $95,265 -3.0% Medium
San Antonio $88,390 -10.0% Medium
Dallas $97,229 -1.0% Medium
Austin $106,068 +8.0% Medium
Fort Worth $94,283 -4.0% Medium
El Paso $80,533 -18.0% Medium
Arlington $95,265 -3.0% Medium
Corpus Christi $85,444 -13.0% Medium
Plano $100,175 +2.0% Medium
Laredo $78,569 -20.0% Medium
Lubbock $80,533 -18.0% Medium
Garland $93,300 -5.0% Medium
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Chemistry Professors Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Chemistry Professorss. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $98,211 per year, Texas's Chemistry Professors salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in Texas (index: 0.95) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in Texas can expect to earn $57,066–$80,964, while experienced Chemistry Professorss can command $134,735–$156,935.

Looking ahead, the Chemistry Professors profession in Texas is projected to grow at 2.2% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Energy continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Chemistry Professors salary in Texas is $98,211 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $103,380.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Chemistry Professorss the highest wages in Texas due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • Texas has a strong job market with major industries in Energy, Technology, Healthcare. This makes it one of the better states for Chemistry Professors employment.
  • At $98,211/year, Texas Chemistry Professors salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $103,380/year.