Chemical Technicians Salary in Gulfport, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Median annual salary $43,370 -25% vs national
Median hourly $20.85
10th percentile $30,090
90th percentile $78,690
Employed locally 70
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,090
    25th
    $33,390
    50th (median)
    $43,370
    75th
    $62,330
    90th
    $78,690

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 71% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 29% 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
    Jackson, MS $59,790
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $55,030
    Hattiesburg, MS $43,730

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Physical Scientists, All Other $106,850
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $82,220
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $120,600
    Conservation Scientists $47,950
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $49,320
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $66,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Gulfport?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Gulfport, MS is $20.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.49 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Gulfport, MS is 25% 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 Gulfport?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $30,090 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,390.