Research Chemist Salary in Houston, Texas

Research Chemist Salary in Houston, TX

How much does a Research Chemist make in Houston, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Chemist in Houston, TX is $99,506. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $88,387 to $110,135, with most professionals earning between $78,264 and $119,813.

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10th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $78,264 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $88,387 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $99,506 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $110,135 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $119,813 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
25% $88,387 10% $78,264 90% $119,813 75% $110,135 $99,506 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Chemist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Research Chemist

    4 - 7 years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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    Chemist IV

    7 + years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Research Chemist in Houston, TX. The base salary for Research Chemist ranges from $88,387 to $110,135 with the average base salary of $99,506. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $88,387 to $110,135 with the average total cash compensation of $99,506.
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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

Houston, Texas  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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