Chemical Technicians Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$57,790
↑ 37.4% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Chemical Technicians — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Chemical Technicians — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 37.4% since 2011 ($42,070 → $57,790)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $57,790
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+1.1%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -6%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $57,790 | +1.8% |
| 2023 | $56,750 | +11.6% |
| 2022 | $50,840 | +3.8% |
| 2021 | $48,990 | -1.7% |
| 2020 | $49,820 | +1.1% |
| 2019 | $49,260 | +2.3% |
| 2018 | $48,160 | +1.9% |
| 2017 | $47,280 | +3.1% |
| 2016 | $45,840 | +2.6% |
| 2015 | $44,660 | +1.1% |
| 2014 | $44,180 | +2.0% |
| 2013 | $43,310 | +0.9% |
| 2012 | $42,920 | +2.0% |
| 2011 | $42,070 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.