Chemical Technicians Salary in Beaumont, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX

Median annual salary $83,530 +44.5% vs national
Median hourly $40.16
10th percentile $40,020
90th percentile $103,680
Employed locally 300
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,020
    25th
    $51,560
    50th (median)
    $83,530
    75th
    $97,000
    90th
    $103,680

    Beaumont economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,245 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 128% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 28% above 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
    Louisiana $83,480
    Lake Charles, LA $81,710

    Nearby metros — Chemical Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Corpus Christi, TX $75,890
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $74,620
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $61,830
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $61,190
    Longview, TX $59,570
    Midland, TX $58,290

    Related occupations in Beaumont, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $82,760
    Chemists $98,940
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $53,520
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $91,890
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $47,180
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $57,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Beaumont?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Beaumont, TX is $40.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.83 or more per hour.

    Is Beaumont above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Beaumont, TX is 44.5% 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 Beaumont?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $40,020 per year in Beaumont, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,560.