Chemical Technicians Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $43,730 -24.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.02
10th percentile $33,190
90th percentile $78,800
Employed locally 30
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,190
    25th
    $37,750
    50th (median)
    $43,730
    75th
    $63,870
    90th
    $78,800

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 74% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 26% 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
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $43,370

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$80,250
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$52,690
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$28,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Hattiesburg?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Hattiesburg, MS is $21.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.88 or more per hour.

    Is Hattiesburg above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 24.3% 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 Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $33,190 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,750.