Chemical Technicians Salary in Odessa, TX

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

Median annual salary $49,240 -14.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.68
10th percentile $41,090
90th percentile $99,350
Employed locally 80
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,090
    25th
    $45,860
    50th (median)
    $49,240
    75th
    $62,200
    90th
    $99,350

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 69% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 31% 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 Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$58,510
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$129,730
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$48,160
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$61,850
    Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians$31,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Odessa?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Odessa, TX is $23.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.82 or more per hour.

    Is Odessa above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Odessa, TX is 14.8% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $41,090 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,860.