Chemical Technicians Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $63,520 +9.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.54
10th percentile $40,790
90th percentile $96,320
Employed locally 190
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,790
    25th
    $48,370
    50th (median)
    $63,520
    75th
    $81,040
    90th
    $96,320

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 94% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 6% 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $62,480
    Oklahoma City, OK $61,100

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $86,740
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $126,270
    Chemists $97,250
    School Psychologists $51,970
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $73,730
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $51,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Tulsa?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Tulsa, OK is $30.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.77 or more per hour.

    Is Tulsa above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Tulsa, OK is 9.9% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $40,790 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,370.