How much does a chemical technician make in Houston?
$65,050a year
Median yearly pay for chemical technicians in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $31.27 an hour or $5,421 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.27
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 33 of 193
- Jobs in the area
- 2,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,540Median: $65,050Highest 10%: $110,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,540 | $21.41 | |
| 25th | $50,380 | $24.22 | |
| Median | $65,050 | $31.27 | |
| 75th | $98,980 | $47.59 | |
| 90th | $110,800 | $53.27 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for chemical technicians.
| Beaumont, TX | $79,290 |
| Dallas, TX | $62,990 |
| Midland, TX | $61,690 |
| Odessa, TX | $60,580 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $60,530 |
| Austin, TX | $54,710 |
| Waco, TX | $53,660 |
| San Antonio, TX | $49,810 |
| College Station, TX | $34,140 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $199,800 |
| Geoscientist | $174,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $108,400 |
| Chemist | $106,700 |
| Hydrologist | $99,320 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $98,190 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $95,170 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $94,320 |
| Physical Scientist | $91,430 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $88,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical technician make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $31.27 ($65,050 a year).
Do chemical technicians make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $65,050 against $60,390 nationally, 8% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $62,580, so Houston pays 4% more.
Where does Houston rank for chemical technician pay?
33 of 193 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemical technician make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $110,800 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.