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Chemical Technicians average salary by city in Texas
- Beaumont$80,360
- Houston$74,450
- Dallas$69,520
- Corpus Christi$68,380
- Odessa$67,930
- Longview$63,890
- Midland$63,590
- Austin$61,740
- San Antonio$57,400
- Waco$54,910
- Amarillo$49,110
- College Station$40,960
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont | $80,360 | $79,290 | $56,140 | $65,363 | 90 |
| Houston | $74,450 | $65,050 | $50,380 | $61,206 | 99 |
| Dallas | $69,520 | $62,990 | $52,030 | $57,737 | 103 |
| Corpus Christi | $68,380 | $60,530 | $47,970 | $56,935 | 93 |
| Odessa | $67,930 | $60,580 | $53,540 | $56,619 | 94 |
| Longview | $63,890 | $65,760 | $44,140 | $53,516 | 89 |
| Midland | $63,590 | $61,690 | $49,750 | $53,275 | 96 |
| Austin | $61,740 | $54,710 | $49,640 | $51,788 | 98 |
| San Antonio | $57,400 | $49,810 | $44,120 | $48,301 | 95 |
| Waco | $54,910 | $53,660 | $48,440 | $46,300 | 93 |
| Amarillo | $49,110 | $44,610 | $44,610 | $41,640 | 92 |
| College Station | $40,960 | $34,140 | $30,410 | $35,091 | 91 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Texas has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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.
- 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.
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