DOL Median (Texas)
$52,712
vs National
-17%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$56,863
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$52,712
-17% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in Texas earns $52,712 in nominal terms, which is 17% below the national average of $63,535. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $56,863 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Texas
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ACCELLA POLYURETHANE SYSTEMS LLC | $157,000 | 1 |
| Shell International Exploration & Production Inc. | $151,250 | 2 |
| Chem Coast Inc. | $130,000 | 1 |
| Aramco Services Company | $122,700 | 3 |
| Stepan Company | $117,854 | 9 |
| SHELL GLOBAL SOLUTIONS (US) INC | $115,850 | 6 |
| Shell International Exploration and Production Inc | $115,050 | 4 |
| CompuCom Systems, Inc. | $114,400 | 1 |
| CRI U.S. LP | $112,000 | 2 |
| TAS AUTOMATION LLC | $109,491 | 6 |
| SABIC Americas LLC | $109,396 | 2 |
| ANODAMINE INC. | $109,100 | 2 |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | $107,250 | 10 |
| ROCKWATER ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC | $106,925 | 3 |
| TECHEMET LP | $103,864 | 4 |
| ASCEND PERFORMANCE MATERIALS | $101,000 | 2 |
| exfluor research corporation | $100,500 | 2 |
| Elite Medical Laboratory Solutions, LLC | $100,000 | 2 |
| Apache Corporation | $100,000 | 1 |
| PeroxyChem LLC | $99,512 | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Chemists
Blaine, MI · $199,800LAKE SUCCESS, NE · $190,000Blaine, MN · $167,709Washington DC, DC · $160,000Spring, TX · $157,000Top-Paying Roles in Texas
Emergency Medicine Physicians · $551,200Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · $525,000Physicians, Pathologists · $420,000Physicians, All Other · $290,000General Internal Medicine Physicians · $250,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Chemists make in Texas?
The median Chemists salary in Texas is $52,712 based on 778 DOL filings.
Is Texas a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in Texas earns 17% less than the national median of $63,535, or $56,863 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.