Salary distribution
Where Texas chemists fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $76,010 and $133,230, with a median of $101,260.
Chemists in Texas: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 107 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $80,000. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 33 | $63,357 |
| Level II — qualified | 32 | $87,110 |
| Level III — experienced | 17 | $110,864 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 11 | $135,000 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Chemists in Texas. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Austin | Research Associate | 7 | $65,998 |
| Brio Pharmaceuticals Inc | QC Analytical Chemist | 6 | $74,672 |
| THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY | Senior Research Specialist | 5 | $110,864 |
| Texas A&M University | Postdoctoral Research Associate | 5 | $58,000 |
| A & B Environmental Services, Inc. | Chemist | 4 | $63,482 |
| W.M. RICE UNIVERSITY | Postdoctoral Associate | 3 | $53,000 |
| Alcon Research, LLC | Senior Associate Scientist | 3 | $74,090 |
| PRIME LABS LLC | RESEARCH SCIENTIST/PROJECT MANAGER | 3 | $80,000 |
| SI Group, Inc. | Lead Application Chemist | 3 | $116,688 |
| LONZA HOUSTON INC | Associate Director, Quality Operations | 2 | $165,000 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Principal R&D Scientist at AMOGY Inc.$165,000HoustonDecided Dec 18, 2025I-200-25345-476507
- Senior Research Specialist at THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY$117,478Lake JacksonDecided Dec 4, 2025I-200-25331-442419
- Senior Analytical Scientist at Austin elements Inc$120,000HoustonDecided Dec 3, 2025I-200-25329-437797
- QA Specialist at Brio Pharmaceuticals Inc$74,672HoustonDecided Dec 3, 2025I-200-25329-437497
- Associate II, Quality Control Lab “ Chemistry at Alcon Vision, LLC$77,043Fort WorthDecided Nov 28, 2025I-200-25324-424802
- Chemist at Texas A&M University$58,000College StationDecided Nov 21, 2025I-200-25320-411737
- Associate Research Scientist at Texas A&M University$82,404College StationDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25309-379464
- Assistant Manager at Graxcell Pharmaceutical LLC$82,500NASHDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25309-379945
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
Chemists pay by experience level in Texas
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Chemists specialties in Texas
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 60 certified offers. The most common variant is Chemist at a median of $63,606.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemist | A & B Environmental Services, Inc. | 16 | $63,606 |
| Scientist | Ennova LLC | 8 | $87,146 |
| Associate Research Scientist | THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY | 6 | $94,689 |
| Postdoctoral Associate | W.M. RICE UNIVERSITY | 5 | $53,000 |
| Analytical Chemist | Brio Pharmaceuticals Inc | 5 | $87,110 |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | Texas A&M University | 4 | $57,080 |
| Postdoctoral Fellow | University of Houston | 4 | $58,764 |
| Senior Research Specialist | THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY | 3 | $110,864 |
| QC Analytical Chemist | Brio Pharmaceuticals Inc | 3 | $74,672 |
| Quality Control - Chemist | FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies Texas LLC | 3 | $64,344 |
| Research Associate | The University of Texas at Austin | 3 | $65,998 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Chemists in Texas, by industry
Median offered wage across 106 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Manufacturing leads with a median of $88,555.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | Brio Pharmaceuticals Inc | 38 | $88,555 |
| Professional services | THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY | 31 | $88,962 |
| Education | The University of Texas at Austin | 25 | $60,000 |
| Retail and wholesale | An Phat International, Inc | 7 | $75,000 |
| Energy and utilities | Ecolab USA Inc. | 4 | $121,060 |
| Healthcare | Raazi Clinical Laboratory LLC | 1 | $150,000 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Texas over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.9 / 5
Chemistry
Knowledge
- 4.1 / 5
Science
Basic skill
- 4.0 / 5
English Language
Knowledge
- 4.0 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
- 4.0 / 5
Reading Comprehension
Basic skill
- 4.0 / 5
Written Comprehension
Ability
- 4.0 / 5
Critical Thinking
Cross-functional
- 4.0 / 5
Oral Expression
Ability
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Develop, improve, or customize products, equipment, formulas, processes, or analytical methods.
- 02
Analyze organic or inorganic compounds to determine chemical or physical properties, composition, structure, relationships, or reactions, using chromatography, spectroscopy, or spectrophotometry techniques.
- 03
Induce changes in composition of substances by introducing heat, light, energy, or chemical catalysts for quantitative or qualitative analysis.
- 04
Conduct quality control tests.
- 05
Write technical papers or reports or prepare standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products, or tests.
- 06
Prepare test solutions, compounds, or reagents for laboratory personnel to conduct tests.
- 07
Maintain laboratory instruments to ensure proper working order and troubleshoot malfunctions when needed.
- 08
Study effects of various methods of processing, preserving, or packaging on composition or properties of foods.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+4.8%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Average growth
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Metro-level salary data for chemists in major Texas metropolitan areas.
- Houston$110,300
- Dallas$84,130
- San Antonio$80,170
- Austin$76,740
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Chemists in Texas?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Chemists in Texas is $101,260.
- How does Texas compare to the national median for Chemists?
- The Texas median is +14.9% versus the BLS national figure of $88,164.
- What is the salary range for Chemists in Texas?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $58,390 and the 90th-percentile at $160,970, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Chemists a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 4.8% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Chemists?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.