Chemical Technicians Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $50,430 -12.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.25
10th percentile $30,420
90th percentile $94,430
Employed locally 30
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,420
    25th
    $46,380
    50th (median)
    $50,430
    75th
    $61,720
    90th
    $94,430

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 75% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 25% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $61,190
    Longview, TX $59,570

    Related occupations in Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,890
    School Psychologists $74,740
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $115,500
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $82,510
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $50,040
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $72,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Killeen?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Killeen, TX is $24.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.40 or more per hour.

    Is Killeen above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Killeen, TX is 12.7% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $30,420 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,380.