Chemists Salary in Texas
Chemists in Texas earn a median of $99,640 a year, +9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $99,640
- vs. U.S. median
- +9% ($91,240)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,130
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,850; the top 10% earn over $170,250. Nationally the range is $58,460 to $160,830.
States ranked near Texas
Similar jobs in Texas
- Chemical Technicians$62,580 median in Texas
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$57,150 median in Texas
- Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians$62,020 median in Texas (broader BLS group)
- Quality Control Analysts$48,960 median in Texas (broader BLS group)
- Materials Scientists$72,700 median in Texas
- Non-Destructive Testing Specialists$73,860 median in Texas (broader BLS group)
Chemists pay in Texas
How much do chemists make in Texas?
The median is $99,640 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,850 and the top 10% earn over $170,250. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for chemists?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 51 (+9% vs. the national median of $91,240). Living costs are not included.