Chemical Technicians Salary in Longview, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Longview, TX

Median annual salary $59,570 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.64
10th percentile $34,660
90th percentile $91,860
Employed locally 30
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,660
    25th
    $44,340
    50th (median)
    $59,570
    75th
    $73,390
    90th
    $91,860

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 91% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 9% 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
    Midland, TX $58,290

    Related occupations in Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $73,250
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $42,860
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,460
    School Psychologists $72,900
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $31,200
    Chemists $99,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Longview?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Longview, TX is $28.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.67 or more per hour.

    Is Longview above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Longview, TX is 3.1% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,660 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,340.