Chemical Technicians Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $61,190 +5.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.42
10th percentile $42,770
90th percentile $105,150
Employed locally 1,020
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,770
    25th
    $49,290
    50th (median)
    $61,190
    75th
    $78,770
    90th
    $105,150

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 70% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 30% 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
    Longview, TX $59,570
    Midland, TX $58,290

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,220
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $83,040
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $48,960
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $51,570
    School Psychologists $80,030
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $78,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Dallas, TX is $29.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.19 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Dallas, TX is 5.9% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $42,770 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,290.