Chemical Technicians pay in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands
In Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (TX), the median pay for chemical technicians is $31.28 an hour ($65,050 a year). About 2,620 people work in this job there.
That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($60,390). It is 4% higher than the Texas median ($62,580).
Pay range for chemical technicians in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (TX)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.41 | $44,540 |
| 25% of workers | $24.22 | $50,380 |
| Half of workers (median) | $31.28 | $65,050 |
| 75% of workers | $47.59 | $98,980 |
| 90% of workers | $53.27 | $110,810 |
Chemical Technicians pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $79,290 | 350 |
| Longview | $65,760 | 40 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (this page) | $65,050 | 2,620 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $62,990 | 950 |
| Midland | $61,690 | 160 |
| Odessa | $60,580 | 100 |
| Corpus Christi | $60,530 | 200 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $54,710 | 300 |
| Waco | $53,660 | 80 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $49,810 | 300 |
| Amarillo | $44,610 | 30 |
| College Station-Bryan | $34,140 | 80 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for chemical technicians
- Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.9% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 7,600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (TX)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $48,680 |
| Biological Technicians | $50,140 |
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