Chemists

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics · Science and Mathematics

Bright outlookJob zone 4: considerable preparationO*NET 19-2031.00

Pay and outlook shown for

median pay per year, San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

$57k10th$91kMedian$155k90th

New workers start near $57,160; experienced workers reach $155,330. About 290 people do this job in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX.

Job outlook

Alamo region (San Antonio and 12 surrounding counties), Texas Workforce Commission projection 2024 to 2034; U.S. figures from the BLS.

Employment change: +20.6%; Alamo region, 282 to 340 jobs · U.S. +5%
Openings a year: 27; in the Alamo region, from growth and people leaving · U.S. 6,300
Employed in 2024: 282; in the Alamo region · U.S. 86,800

Typical entry education: Bachelor's degree

Alamo Colleges programs that lead here

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Skills this career uses

The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.

Science5.1
Reading Comprehension5.0
Critical Thinking4.3
Speaking4.1
Writing4.6
Mathematics4.5
Active Listening4.0
Active Learning4.3

What the work is

Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge.

Analyze organic or inorganic compounds to determine chemical or physical properties, composition, structure, relationships, or reactions, using chromatography, spectroscopy, or spectrophotometry techniques.
Develop, improve, or customize products, equipment, formulas, processes, or analytical methods.
Compile and analyze test information to determine process or equipment operating efficiency or to diagnose malfunctions.
Confer with scientists or engineers to conduct analyses of research projects, interpret test results, or develop nonstandard tests.
Direct, coordinate, or advise personnel in test procedures for analyzing components or physical properties of materials.
Induce changes in composition of substances by introducing heat, light, energy, or chemical catalysts for quantitative or qualitative analysis.

Education people in this job have

Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.

Bachelor's degree60%
Master's degree10%
Doctoral or professional30%

Job zone 4, considerable preparation: Usually a bachelor's degree, sometimes a strong associate plus experience.

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