Chemical Technicians Salary in Oklahoma City, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oklahoma City, OK

Median annual salary $61,100 +5.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.38
10th percentile $37,850
90th percentile $80,320
Employed locally 140
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,850
    25th
    $45,520
    50th (median)
    $61,100
    75th
    $74,820
    90th
    $80,320

    Oklahoma City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 87% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 13% 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
    Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $78,110
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $69,380
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $64,490
    Oklahoma $63,880
    Tulsa, OK $63,520
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $62,480

    Related occupations in Oklahoma City, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $85,970
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $128,240
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $78,860
    Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians $45,480
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $106,850
    Chemists $78,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Oklahoma City?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Oklahoma City, OK is $29.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.82 or more per hour.

    Is Oklahoma City above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Oklahoma City, OK is 5.7% 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 Oklahoma City?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,850 per year in Oklahoma City, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,520.