Chemical Technicians Salary in Lubbock, TX

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

Median annual salary $57,940 +0.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.86
10th percentile $50,500
90th percentile $91,840
Employed locally 40
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,500
    25th
    $50,500
    50th (median)
    $57,940
    75th
    $76,890
    90th
    $91,840

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 93% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 7% 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 Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $59,010
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $49,540
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $67,660
    Biological Technicians $34,800
    Chemists $57,690
    Physical Scientists, All Other $69,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Lubbock?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Lubbock, TX is $27.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.16 or more per hour.

    Is Lubbock above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Lubbock, TX is 0.3% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $50,500 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,500.