📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Chemistry Professor Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · Medium Demand

Average
$92,511
per year
Median
$81,614
per year
Hourly
$44.48
per hour
🏛️ Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
📅 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$53,218
25th Percentile — Junior$76,926
50th Percentile — Median$81,614
75th Percentile — Senior$130,270
90th Percentile — Top Earners$152,565
💡 Top-earning Chemistry Professors in Texas make up to $152,565 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
$81.8k
2021
$83.8k
2022
$85.9k
2023
$88.1k
2024
$90.3k
2025
$92.5k
2026
📈 Chemistry Professor salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 2.5% annual growth. The strong presence in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Chemistry Professor Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $89,736 -3.0% Medium
San Antonio $83,260 -10.0% Medium
Dallas $91,586 -1.0% Medium
Austin $99,912 +8.0% Medium
Fort Worth $88,811 -4.0% Medium
El Paso $75,859 -18.0% Medium
Arlington $89,736 -3.0% Medium
Corpus Christi $80,485 -13.0% Medium
Plano $94,361 +2.0% Medium
Laredo $74,009 -20.0% Medium
Lubbock $75,859 -18.0% Medium
Garland $87,885 -5.0% Medium
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Chemistry Professor Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Chemistry Professors. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $92,511 per year, Texas's Chemistry Professor 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 $53,218–$76,926, while experienced Chemistry Professors can command $130,270–$152,565.

Looking ahead, the Chemistry Professor profession in Texas is projected to grow at 2.5% 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 Professor salary in Texas is $92,511 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $97,380.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Chemistry Professors 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 Professor employment.
  • At $92,511/year, Texas Chemistry Professor salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $97,380/year.