Chemical Technicians pay range in Omaha
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,440 a year or less, while the top 10% make $81,100 or more. The middle half of chemical technicians in Omaha earn between $58,170 and $65,090.
- $37K10th
- $58K25th
- $63KMedian
- $65K75th
- $81K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $62,320 | $5,193 | $29.96 |
| Median | $62,700 | $5,225 | $30.14 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $58,170 | $4,848 | $27.97 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $65,090 | $5,424 | $31.29 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Chemical Technicians pay in Omaha vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Chemical technicians in Omaha earn about the same as the Nebraska average ($63,510) and about the same as the U.S. average ($63,900). At the median the gap is +4% against the U.S. median of $60,390.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $62,320 | $62,700 | $37,440 | $81,100 | 130 |
| Nebraska | $63,510 | $62,640 | $39,420 | $86,200 | 280 |
| United States | $63,900 | $60,390 | $41,740 | $92,040 | 57,540 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Chemical Technicians salary after taxes in Omaha
On the average salary of $62,320, a single filer in Omaha takes home about $50,298 a year, or $4,192 a month and $1,935 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Omaha, NE-IA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IA | $50,498 | $4,208 |
| Working in NE | $50,298 | $4,192 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Omaha a good place for chemical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Omaha area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $62,320 buys what about $67,805 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Omaha ($49,660). A typical home costs $310,337, or 5.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Chemical Technicians salary in other Nebraska cities
Omaha ranks 1st of 2 Nebraska metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Omaha$62,320
- Lincoln$59,910
Highest-paying cities for chemical technicians
Baton Rouge, LA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($94,470).
- Baton Rouge, LA$94,470
- Lake Charles, LA$89,340
- Augusta, GA$83,060
- Niles, MI$81,900
- Beaumont, TX$80,360
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Chemical Technicians salary in Omaha: questions
How much do chemical technicians make an hour in Omaha?
$29.96 an hour on average, and $30.15 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level chemical technicians salary in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,440 a year and the 25th percentile is $58,170, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the chemical technicians take-home pay in Omaha?
About $50,298 a year ($4,192 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $62,320.
Do chemical technicians earn more in Omaha than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($63,900).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-4031; area Omaha, NE-IA (36540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.73, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.73).
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