Chemical Technicians Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $61,830 +7% vs national
Median hourly $29.73
10th percentile $43,220
90th percentile $100,310
Employed locally 270
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,220
    25th
    $49,940
    50th (median)
    $61,830
    75th
    $77,670
    90th
    $100,310

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 63% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 37% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chemical Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dothan, AL $128,190
    Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $88,990
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $88,800
    Baton Rouge, LA $86,360
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $83,530
    Louisiana $83,480

    Nearby metros — Chemical Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $83,530
    Corpus Christi, TX $75,890
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $74,620
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $61,190
    Longview, TX $59,570
    Midland, TX $58,290

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,530
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $97,530
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $63,630
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,950
    Urban and Regional Planners $78,330
    Social Science Research Assistants $59,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Austin, TX is $29.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.31 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Austin, TX is 7% above the national median of $57,790. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chemical Technicians in Austin?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $43,220 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,940.