Chemical Technicians Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $39,930 -30.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.20
10th percentile $31,860
90th percentile $54,870
Employed locally 100
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,860
    25th
    $38,760
    50th (median)
    $39,930
    75th
    $47,790
    90th
    $54,870

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 61% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 39% 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 Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $72,550
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $49,360
    School Psychologists $51,310
    Biological Technicians $42,630
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $64,730
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $49,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Little Rock, AR is $19.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.85 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Little Rock, AR is 30.9% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,860 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,760.