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Chemists average salary by city in Texas
- Midland$129,190
- Houston$118,290
- Longview$107,820
- Beaumont$106,180
- Corpus Christi$100,890
- San Antonio$99,720
- Dallas$94,390
- Austin$88,660
- El Paso$82,940
- Lubbock$78,820
- College Station$77,880
- Waco$69,780
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland | $129,190 | $131,860 | $107,190 | $99,567 | 96 |
| Houston | $118,290 | $106,740 | $78,490 | $92,047 | 99 |
| Longview | $107,820 | $99,880 | $71,170 | $84,681 | 89 |
| Beaumont | $106,180 | $99,390 | $74,150 | $83,528 | 90 |
| Corpus Christi | $100,890 | $93,410 | $80,830 | $79,806 | 93 |
| San Antonio | $99,720 | $91,040 | $65,300 | $78,983 | 95 |
| Dallas | $94,390 | $81,270 | $69,570 | $75,233 | 103 |
| Austin | $88,660 | $79,770 | $66,480 | $71,202 | 98 |
| El Paso | $82,940 | $63,620 | $52,160 | $67,178 | 90 |
| Lubbock | $78,820 | $57,090 | $48,020 | $64,280 | 91 |
| College Station | $77,880 | $65,080 | $59,990 | $63,619 | 91 |
| Waco | $69,780 | $61,880 | $58,500 | $57,920 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Texas has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-2031.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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