Chemical Technicians Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $50,760 -12.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.40
10th percentile $34,600
90th percentile $69,100
Employed locally 90
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,600
    25th
    $46,120
    50th (median)
    $50,760
    75th
    $55,380
    90th
    $69,100

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 79% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 21% 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 Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $71,350
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $94,590
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $49,640
    Conservation Scientists $65,170
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $78,040
    Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians $39,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Waco?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Waco, TX is $24.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.92 or more per hour.

    Is Waco above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Waco, TX is 12.2% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,600 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,120.