Chemical Technicians Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $35,960 -37.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.29
10th percentile $28,990
90th percentile $62,430
Employed locally 70
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,990
    25th
    $29,420
    50th (median)
    $35,960
    75th
    $39,450
    90th
    $62,430

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 60% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 40% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $61,830
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $61,190
    Longview, TX $59,570

    Related occupations in College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $31,010
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $68,390
    Biological Technicians $37,600
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $68,580
    Physical Scientists, All Other $80,250
    Biological Scientists, All Other $77,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in College Station?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in College Station, TX is $17.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.97 or more per hour.

    Is College Station above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in College Station, TX is 37.8% below 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 College Station?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $28,990 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,420.