Chemical Technicians Salary in Texarkana, TX-AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Texarkana, TX-AR

Median annual salary $51,320 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.67
10th percentile $33,140
90th percentile $63,600
Employed locally 30
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,140
    25th
    $38,410
    50th (median)
    $51,320
    75th
    $51,800
    90th
    $63,600

    Texarkana economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,046 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 93% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 7% 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 Texarkana, TX-AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $72,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Texarkana?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Texarkana, TX-AR is $24.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.58 or more per hour.

    Is Texarkana above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Texarkana, TX-AR is 11.2% 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 Texarkana?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $33,140 per year in Texarkana, TX-AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,410.