SOC 194031

Chemical Technicians

Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for research and development of new products or processes, quality control, maintenance of environmental standards, and other work involving experimental, theoretical, or practical application of chemistry and related sciences.

National Median

$57,790

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$57,790

Entry Level (10th pct)

$39,030

Experienced (90th pct)

$90,990

Total Employed

55,640

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$39,030 - $46,680
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$46,680 - $72,940
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$72,940 - $90,990

Highest Paying Locations for Chemical Technicians

Dothan, AL

$128,190

+121.8% vs national

Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area

$88,990

+54.0% vs national

New Orleans-Metairie, LA

$88,800

+53.7% vs national

Baton Rouge, LA

$86,360

+49.4% vs national

Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX

$83,530

+44.5% vs national

Chemical Technicians Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Dothan, AL	$128,190	30
Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area	$88,990	40
New Orleans-Metairie, LA	$88,800	240
Baton Rouge, LA	$86,360	390
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX	$83,530	300
Louisiana	$83,480	950
Lake Charles, LA	$81,710	110
Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area	$81,630	70
Springfield, MA	$81,070	140
Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area	$78,980	190
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area	$78,390	50
Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area	$78,110	80
Midland, MI	$77,810	110
Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area	$76,260	280
Corpus Christi, TX	$75,890	150
Duluth, MN-WI	$75,870	50
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX	$74,620	3,070
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC	$70,400	90
Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area	$69,840	40
Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area	$69,380	80
Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area	$68,790	40
Joplin, MO-KS	$68,720	30
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA	$68,460	70
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$68,000	1,210
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL	$67,600	90
Lafayette, LA	$66,790	40
Fort Collins-Loveland, CO	$66,690	130
Alaska nonmetropolitan area	$65,990	70
Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area	$65,250	40
Amherst Town-Northampton, MA	$65,030	30
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$65,000	1,530
Delaware	$64,930	600
Massachusetts	$64,920	2,200
Boulder, CO	$64,860	140
Colorado	$64,540	1,140
Sheboygan, WI	$64,530	110
Texas	$64,520	6,510
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area	$64,490	110
Oklahoma	$63,880	770
West Virginia	$63,820	240
Tulsa, OK	$63,520	190
Terre Haute, IN	$63,460	40
Bay City, MI	$63,370	30
Columbia, MO	$63,310	50
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$63,200	1,630
Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV	$63,160	70
Arizona	$63,030	470
South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area	$62,880	50
Lansing-East Lansing, MI	$62,750	130
West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area	$62,670	90

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Chemical Technicians?

The national median annual salary for Chemical Technicians is $57,790, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Chemical Technicianss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Chemical Technicianss is Dothan, AL, with a median salary of $128,190.

How much can an experienced Chemical Technicians make?

Top-earning Chemical Technicianss (90th percentile) make $90,990 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.