Chemical Technicians Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $51,740 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.87
10th percentile $34,440
90th percentile $98,960
Employed locally 250
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,440
    25th
    $39,520
    50th (median)
    $51,740
    75th
    $70,010
    90th
    $98,960

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 70% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 30% 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 San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $73,770
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $75,360
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $102,900
    School Psychologists $75,770
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $67,660
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $47,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in San Antonio, TX is $24.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.38 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in San Antonio, TX is 10.5% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,440 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,520.