Chemical Technicians Salary in Omaha, NE-IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Omaha, NE-IA

Median annual salary $59,190 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.46
10th percentile $50,320
90th percentile $71,960
Employed locally 170
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,320
    25th
    $56,380
    50th (median)
    $59,190
    75th
    $62,660
    90th
    $71,960

    Omaha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,023 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 71% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 29% 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
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $88,800
    Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $78,390
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $76,260
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $65,420
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $65,000
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $62,880

    Related occupations in Omaha, NE-IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $76,430
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,790
    Chemists $71,610
    School Psychologists $76,110
    Urban and Regional Planners $78,600
    Social Science Research Assistants $49,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Omaha?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Omaha, NE-IA is $28.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.99 or more per hour.

    Is Omaha above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Omaha, NE-IA is 2.4% 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 Omaha?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $50,320 per year in Omaha, NE-IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,380.