Chemical Technicians Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $88,800 +53.7% vs national
Median hourly $42.69
10th percentile $59,870
90th percentile $108,470
Employed locally 240
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,870
    25th
    $68,500
    50th (median)
    $88,800
    75th
    $102,570
    90th
    $108,470

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 143% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 43% above 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
    Baton Rouge, LA $86,360
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $83,530
    Louisiana $83,480
    Lake Charles, LA $81,710

    Nearby metros — Chemical Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Baton Rouge, LA $86,360
    Lake Charles, LA $81,710
    Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $78,110
    Midland, MI $77,810
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $76,260
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $74,620

    Related occupations in New Orleans, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $41,050
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,630
    Life Scientists, All Other $65,330
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $84,760
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $53,350
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $89,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in New Orleans?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in New Orleans, LA is $42.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.36 or more per hour.

    Is New Orleans above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in New Orleans, LA is 53.7% 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 New Orleans?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $59,870 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,500.