Chemical Technicians Salary in Shreveport, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Shreveport-Bossier City, LA

Median annual salary $68,460 +18.5% vs national
Median hourly $32.91
10th percentile $44,280
90th percentile $90,040
Employed locally 70
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,280
    25th
    $51,960
    50th (median)
    $68,460
    75th
    $85,960
    90th
    $90,040

    Shreveport economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,635 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 125% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 25% 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
    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
    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

    Related occupations in Shreveport, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $67,470
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $75,390
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $74,960
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $57,580
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $48,770
    School Psychologists $62,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Shreveport?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Shreveport, LA is $32.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.09 or more per hour.

    Is Shreveport above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Shreveport, LA is 18.5% 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 Shreveport?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $44,280 per year in Shreveport, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,960.