Chemical Technicians pay range in Beaumont
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,940 a year or less, while the top 10% make $111,970 or more. The middle half of chemical technicians in Beaumont earn between $56,140 and $102,400.
- $48K10th
- $56K25th
- $79KMedian
- $102K75th
- $112K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $80,360 | $6,697 | $38.63 |
| Median | $79,290 | $6,608 | $38.12 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $56,140 | $4,678 | $26.99 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $102,400 | $8,533 | $49.23 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Chemical Technicians pay in Beaumont vs. Texas and the U.S.
Chemical technicians in Beaumont earn 14% more than the Texas average ($70,480) and 26% more than the U.S. average ($63,900). At the median the gap is +31% against the U.S. median of $60,390.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont | $80,360 | $79,290 | $47,940 | $111,970 | 350 |
| Texas | $70,480 | $62,580 | $43,970 | $105,650 | 6,090 |
| 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 Beaumont
On the average salary of $80,360, a single filer in Beaumont takes home about $65,363 a year, or $5,447 a month and $2,514 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Beaumont a good place for chemical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Beaumont area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.0), so the average $80,360 buys what about $89,243 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Beaumont ($48,630). A typical home costs $185,608, or 2.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Chemical Technicians salary in other Texas cities
Beaumont ranks 1st of 12 Texas metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- 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
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 Beaumont: questions
How much do chemical technicians make an hour in Beaumont?
$38.63 an hour on average, and $38.12 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level chemical technicians salary in Beaumont?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,940 a year and the 25th percentile is $56,140, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the chemical technicians take-home pay in Beaumont?
About $65,363 a year ($5,447 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $80,360. Texas has no state income tax.
Do chemical technicians earn more in Beaumont than elsewhere?
The average here is 26% more than 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 Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX (13140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.2%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 5.72, this job is 5.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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