Texas / Department of State Health Services / Chemist II

Job-title file

Chemist II

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

33 employees hold this title in Department of State Health Services. Median total compensation for the role is $58,822, below the department median of $63,400.

Employees: 33
Total payroll: $1.9M
Role median: $58,822
Agency median: $63,400
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$57,521$60,671+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 33 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Chemist II pay vs. Texas

Across all employers in Texas, the median wage for Chemists — about 5,130 people — is $99,640. Department of State Health Services pays a median base salary of $65,213 for this role, 35% below that figure — about the 17th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of State Health Services sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$58,850

$73,160

$99,640

$139,010

$170,250

Department of State Health Services median · $65,213

The bar is the range of annual wages for Chemists across every employer in Texas, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of State Health Services’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Chemists — about 82,770 people — is $91,240. Department of State Health Services’s median base salary is 29% below that national figure, about the 19th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$58,460

$69,460

$91,240

$125,550

$160,830

Department of State Health Services median · $65,213

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the Texas range relative to the national one.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of State Health Services is $65,213, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across Texas

Chemist II is held in 6 Texas departments. In Department of State Health Services, the median of $58,822 ranks #3 of 6.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Texas Department of Transportation

$76,020 · 1

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

$62,136 · 5

Texas Department of Criminal Justice

$52,229 · 1

Department of Agriculture

$51,000 · 3

Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

$38,000 · 1

Median total compensation for the Chemist II role in other Texasdepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Chemist beyond Texas

This role is reported in 16 jurisdictions. In Texas, the median of $68,709 ranks #8 of 16. See Chemist across all of Texas →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$178,405 · 40

$132,127 · 18

$119,753 · 11

$112,907 · 89

$108,620 · 7

$74,235 · 6

$70,150 · 32

$65,323 · 5

Median total compensation for comparable Chemist roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Same department

Other job titles in Department of State Health Services

Accountant III 48
Accountant IV 28
Administrative Assistant II 81
Administrative Assistant III 41
Administrative Assistant IV 38
Budget Analyst IV 23
Chemist III 23
Contract Specialist IV 26
Contract Specialist V 48
Customer Service Representative IV 97
Customer Service Representative V 28
Director I 23
Director II 21
Director III 22
Director IV 36
Environmental Protect Specialist II 21
Environmental Protect Specialist III 38
Environmental Protect Specialist IV 32
Epidemiologist I 29
Epidemiologist II 64
Epidemiologist III 65
Financial Analyst III 22
Health Physicist I 34
Inspector V 91
Inspector VI 22
License and Permit Specialist II 18
Licensed Vocational Nurse II 21
Manager I 37
Manager II 20
Manager III 50
Manager IV 115
Manager V 33
Manager VI 24
Medical Technologist III 19
Microbiologist II 27
Microbiologist III 25
Microbiologist IV 19
Molecular Biologist III 44
Nurse II 39
Nurse III 23
Program Specialist I 44
Program Specialist II 136
Program Specialist III 131
Program Specialist IV 140
Program Specialist V 140
Program Specialist VI 79
Program Specialist VII 50
Public Health & Prevention Specialist I 168
Public Health & Prevention Specialist II 70
Public Health & Prevention Specialist III 140
Public Health Nurse I 62
Public Health Nurse II 38
Public Health Nurse III 23
Research Specialist V 30
Sanitarian I 89
Sanitarian II 28
Sanitarian III 43
Social Worker II 104
Staff Services Officer III 20

Record list

Employees with this title

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Isabela Bertolini

Chemist II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$60,671

Base pay: $60,671
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,671
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2473
Hire Date: Oct 13, 2025
Monthly Pay: $5,056
State Employee Number: 1806001

Isabela Bertolini is a Chemist II at Department of State Health Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,671.

Alexandra Lubaev

Chemist II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$60,671

Base pay: $60,671
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,671
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2473
Hire Date: Jul 7, 2025
Monthly Pay: $5,056
State Employee Number: 1788546

Alexandra Lubaev holds the role of Chemist II at Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,671.

Jorge Machorro

Chemist II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$60,671

Base pay: $60,671
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,671
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2473
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $5,056
State Employee Number: 1803077

At Department of State Health Services, Jorge Machorro serves as a Chemist II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,671.

Krishna Ojha

Chemist II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$60,671

Base pay: $60,671
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,671
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2473
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $5,056
State Employee Number: 1275138

Krishna Ojha holds the role of Chemist II at Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,671.

Peter Oladoye

Chemist II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$60,671

Base pay: $60,671
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,671
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2473
Hire Date: May 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $5,056
State Employee Number: 1781217

At Department of State Health Services, Peter Oladoye serves as a Chemist II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,671.

Dillon Mosman

Chemist II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$60,671

Base pay: $60,671
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,671
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2473
Hire Date: Aug 24, 2025
Monthly Pay: $5,056
State Employee Number: 1426074

Dillon Mosman works as a Chemist II for Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Dillon earned $60,671 in 2026.

Sebastian Ramirez

Chemist II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$60,671

Base pay: $60,671
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,671
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2473
Hire Date: Aug 18, 2025
Monthly Pay: $5,056
State Employee Number: 1796435

Sebastian Ramirez works as a Chemist II for Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Sebastian earned $60,671 in 2026.

Katarina Zech

Chemist II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$60,671

Base pay: $60,671
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,671
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2473
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $5,056
State Employee Number: 1803083

Katarina Zech holds the role of Chemist II at Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,671.

Agnes Mangalika Wv Arachchige Dona

Chemist II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$60,669

Base pay: $60,669
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,669
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2473
Hire Date: Apr 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $5,056
State Employee Number: 601775

Agnes Mangalika Wv Arachchige Dona works as a Chemist II for Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Agnes earned $60,669 in 2026.

Ashok Kc

Chemist II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$60,666

Base pay: $60,666
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,666
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2473
Hire Date: Jun 24, 2019
Monthly Pay: $5,056
State Employee Number: 1180177

At Department of State Health Services, Ashok Kc serves as a Chemist II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,666.

Abigail Africa

Chemist II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$59,515

Base pay: $59,515
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,515
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2473
Hire Date: May 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,960
State Employee Number: 1408832

Abigail Africa holds the role of Chemist II at Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,515.

Monica Bravo

Chemist II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$59,515

Base pay: $59,515
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,515
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2473
Hire Date: May 12, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,960
State Employee Number: 1235806

Monica Bravo is a Chemist II at Department of State Health Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $59,515.

Enrique Orci Iv

Chemist II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$59,425

Base pay: $59,425
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,425
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2473
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,952
State Employee Number: 1676520

Enrique Orci Iv works as a Chemist II for Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Enrique earned $59,425 in 2026.

Roza Dargahi

Chemist II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$59,065

Base pay: $59,065
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,065
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2473
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2004
Monthly Pay: $4,922
State Employee Number: 29003

At Department of State Health Services, Roza Dargahi serves as a Chemist II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,065.

Leah Habtamu

Chemist II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$58,995

Base pay: $58,995
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,995
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2473
Hire Date: Feb 13, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,916
State Employee Number: 1162786

Leah Habtamu is a Chemist II at Department of State Health Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,995.

Arran Walker

Chemist II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$58,860

Base pay: $58,860
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,860
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2473
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2004
Monthly Pay: $4,905
State Employee Number: 126016

Arran Walker works as a Chemist II for Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Arran earned $58,860 in 2026.

Damaso Rosas

Chemist II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$58,822

Base pay: $58,822
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,822
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2473
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,902
State Employee Number: 1715752

Damaso Rosas holds the role of Chemist II at Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,822.

John Fontenot

Chemist II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$58,500

Base pay: $58,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,500
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2473
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,875
State Employee Number: 1805997

John Fontenot holds the role of Chemist II at Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,500.

Dominique Jackson

Chemist II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$58,178

Base pay: $58,178
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,178
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2473
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,848
State Employee Number: 1640895

Dominique Jackson holds the role of Chemist II at Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,178.

Gregory Lawrence

Chemist II/Department of State Health Services

2025 total comp

$58,178

Base pay: $58,178
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,178
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2473
Hire Date: Apr 18, 2022
Monthly Pay: $4,848
State Employee Number: 1460305

Gregory Lawrence is a Chemist II at Department of State Health Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $58,178.

Het Patel

Chemist II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$57,781

Base pay: $57,781
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,781
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2473
Hire Date: Apr 17, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,815
State Employee Number: 1633816

Het Patel holds the role of Chemist II at Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,781.

Catherine Lu

Chemist II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$57,781

Base pay: $57,781
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,781
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2473
Hire Date: Mar 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,815
State Employee Number: 1773075

Catherine Lu works as a Chemist II for Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Catherine earned $57,781 in 2026.

Ivany Palacios

Chemist II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$57,781

Base pay: $57,781
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,781
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2473
Hire Date: Jun 27, 2022
Monthly Pay: $4,815
State Employee Number: 1469348

Ivany Palacios is a Chemist II at Department of State Health Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,781.

Rebecca Peterson

Chemist II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$57,781

Base pay: $57,781
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,781
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2473
Hire Date: May 28, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,815
State Employee Number: 1563046

At Department of State Health Services, Rebecca Peterson serves as a Chemist II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,781.

Duy Bui

Chemist II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$57,781

Base pay: $57,781
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,781
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2473
Hire Date: Mar 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,815
State Employee Number: 1626631

Duy Bui is a Chemist II at Department of State Health Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,781.

Catherine Lu

Chemist II/Department of State Health Services

2025 total comp

$57,781

Base pay: $57,781
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,781
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2473
Hire Date: Mar 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,815
State Employee Number: 1773075

Catherine Lu holds the role of Chemist II at Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,781.

Nicholas Steveson

Chemist II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$57,781

Base pay: $57,781
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,781
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2473
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,815
State Employee Number: 1757474

Nicholas Steveson is a Chemist II at Department of State Health Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,781.

Jacob Hanna

Chemist II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$57,781

Base pay: $57,781
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,781
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2473
Hire Date: Jan 6, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,815
State Employee Number: 1762297

Jacob Hanna works as a Chemist II for Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jacob earned $57,781 in 2026.

Miguel Karlo Dote

Chemist II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$57,781

Base pay: $57,781
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,781
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2473
Hire Date: Jan 13, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,815
State Employee Number: 1763894

Miguel Karlo Dote holds the role of Chemist II at Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,781.

Allen Garcia

Chemist II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$57,781

Base pay: $57,781
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,781
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2473
Hire Date: Aug 11, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,815
State Employee Number: 1796437

Allen Garcia works as a Chemist II for Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Allen earned $57,781 in 2026.

Ruby Tapia

Chemist II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$57,781

Base pay: $57,781
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,781
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2473
Hire Date: Apr 21, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,815
State Employee Number: 1453196

Ruby Tapia works as a Chemist II for Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Ruby earned $57,781 in 2026.

Sandy Nguyen

Chemist II/Department of State Health Services

2025 total comp

$57,521

Base pay: $57,521
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,521
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2473
Hire Date: Mar 18, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,793
State Employee Number: 1226629

At Department of State Health Services, Sandy Nguyen serves as a Chemist II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,521.

Andrew Huynh

Chemist II/Department of State Health Services

2025 total comp

$57,521

Base pay: $57,521
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,521
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2473
Hire Date: Apr 15, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,793
State Employee Number: 1208417

At Department of State Health Services, Andrew Huynh serves as a Chemist II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,521.