Chemical Technicians Salary in Midland, TX

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

Median annual salary $58,290 +0.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.02
10th percentile $44,280
90th percentile $103,860
Employed locally 170
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,280
    25th
    $49,730
    50th (median)
    $58,290
    75th
    $64,560
    90th
    $103,860

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,442 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 62% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 38% 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 Midland, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $84,660
    Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians $35,700
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $165,830
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $50,080
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $66,670
    Chemists $111,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Midland?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Midland, TX is $28.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.31 or more per hour.

    Is Midland above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Midland, TX is 0.9% 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $44,280 per year in Midland, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,730.