Chemical Technicians Salary in Jackson, MS

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

Median annual salary $59,790 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.75
10th percentile $38,150
90th percentile $65,000
Employed locally 70
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,150
    25th
    $44,910
    50th (median)
    $59,790
    75th
    $60,760
    90th
    $65,000

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 99% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 1% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $55,030
    Hattiesburg, MS $43,730
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $43,370

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $49,220
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,380
    Conservation Scientists $57,340
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $55,110
    Urban and Regional Planners $67,550
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $62,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Jackson, MS is $28.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.06 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Jackson, MS is 3.5% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,150 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,910.