Chemical Technicians Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $46,040 -20.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.14
10th percentile $38,150
90th percentile $53,260
Employed locally 90
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,150
    25th
    $38,710
    50th (median)
    $46,040
    75th
    $46,720
    90th
    $53,260

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 59% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 41% 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
    Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $88,990
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $83,530
    Lake Charles, LA $81,710
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $81,630
    Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $78,980
    Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $78,390

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $74,200
    Biological Technicians $44,300
    School Psychologists $61,700
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $73,460
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $45,550
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Fayetteville, AR is $22.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.68 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Fayetteville, AR is 20.3% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,150 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,710.