📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Chemists Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · Medium Demand

Average
$95,428
per year
Median
$86,678
per year
Hourly
$45.88
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$60,400
25th Percentile — Junior$79,850
50th Percentile — Median$86,678
75th Percentile — Senior$123,613
90th Percentile — Top Earners$140,565
💡 Top-earning Chemistss in Texas make up to $140,565 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
$79.2k
2021
$82.2k
2022
$85.3k
2023
$88.6k
2024
$91.9k
2025
$95.4k
2026
📈 Chemists salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 3.8% annual growth. The strong presence in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Chemists Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $92,565 -3.0% Medium
San Antonio $85,885 -10.0% Medium
Dallas $94,474 -1.0% Medium
Austin $103,062 +8.0% Medium
Fort Worth $91,611 -4.0% Medium
El Paso $78,251 -18.0% Medium
Arlington $92,565 -3.0% Medium
Corpus Christi $83,022 -13.0% Medium
Plano $97,337 +2.0% Medium
Laredo $76,342 -20.0% Medium
Lubbock $78,251 -18.0% Medium
Garland $90,657 -5.0% Medium
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Chemists Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Chemistss. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $95,428 per year, Texas's Chemists 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 $60,400–$79,850, while experienced Chemistss can command $123,613–$140,565.

Looking ahead, the Chemists profession in Texas is projected to grow at 3.8% 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 Chemists salary in Texas is $95,428 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $100,450.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Chemistss 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 Chemists employment.
  • At $95,428/year, Texas Chemists salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $100,450/year.