Chemical Technicians Salary
The median chemical technicians salary in the United States is $60,390 per year ($29.03/hour). Salaries range from $41,740 at the entry level to $92,040+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 57,540 chemical technicians jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 3.7% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$60,390
per year
Hourly Rate
$29.03
per hour
Employment
57,540
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$41,740
25th percentile
$48,530
Median
$60,390
75th percentile
$75,900
90th percentile
$92,040
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+3.7%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
6,700
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Associate's degree
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Chemical Technicians Salary by State
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$45K$86K■ No data
Top Paying States
Louisiana
$86K
+42%
Alaska
$79K
+31%
Delaware
$79K
+30%
South Carolina
$75K
+24%
Missouri
$69K
+14%
Massachusetts
$68K
+12%
Arizona
$66K
+9%
Vermont
$66K
+9%
Hawaii
$64K
+6%
Colorado
$64K
+6%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $85,850 | +42.2% |
| Alaska | $79,380 | +31.4% |
| Delaware | $78,620 | +30.2% |
| South Carolina | $75,020 | +24.2% |
| Missouri | $68,550 | +13.5% |
| Massachusetts | $67,570 | +11.9% |
| Arizona | $65,860 | +9.1% |
| Vermont | $65,560 | +8.6% |
| Hawaii | $63,910 | +5.8% |
| Colorado | $63,770 | +5.6% |
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Chemical Technicians Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | $92,120 | +52.5% |
| Lake Charles, LA | $88,780 | +47.0% |
| Evansville, IN | $85,230 | +41.1% |
| Midland, MI | $82,780 | +37.1% |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $80,410 | +33.2% |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $80,390 | +33.1% |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $80,190 | +32.8% |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $79,290 | +31.3% |
| Bay City, MI | $78,120 | +29.4% |
| Niles, MI | $77,840 | +28.9% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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