Chemical Technicians pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for chemical technicians is $29.03 an hour ($60,390 a year). About 57,540 people work in this job there.
Pay range for chemical technicians in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.07 | $41,740 |
| 25% of workers | $23.33 | $48,530 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.03 | $60,390 |
| 75% of workers | $36.49 | $75,900 |
| 90% of workers | $44.25 | $92,040 |
Best-paying states for chemical technicians
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $85,850 | 960 |
| Alaska | $79,380 | 100 |
| Delaware | $78,620 | 540 |
| South Carolina | $75,020 | 2,080 |
| Missouri | $68,550 | 720 |
| Massachusetts | $67,570 | 1,780 |
| Arizona | $65,860 | 390 |
| Vermont | $65,560 | 150 |
| Hawaii | $63,910 | 40 |
| Colorado | $63,770 | 1,180 |
Pay by state
- Alabama · $58,150
- Arkansas · $45,230
- California · $59,510
- Colorado · $63,770
- Connecticut · $57,310
- Delaware · $78,620
- Florida · $54,050
- Georgia · $58,120
- Illinois · $61,890
- Indiana · $59,290
- Kentucky · $60,830
- Louisiana · $85,850
- Maryland · $49,280
- Massachusetts · $67,570
- Michigan · $58,180
- Minnesota · $62,400
- Missouri · $68,550
- Nevada · $61,520
- New Jersey · $58,580
- New York · $60,900
- North Carolina · $59,030
- Ohio · $59,750
- Oklahoma · $60,020
- Pennsylvania · $59,420
- South Carolina · $75,020
- Tennessee · $54,840
- Texas · $62,580
- Utah · $49,030
- Virginia · $51,850
- Washington · $62,100
- Wisconsin · $59,440
Education, experience and outlook for chemical technicians
- Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.9% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 7,600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $62,280 |
| Biological Technicians | $57,510 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $55,090 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | $61,990 |
| Forest and Conservation Technicians | $54,560 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | $72,060 |
| Agricultural Technicians | $49,630 |
| Food Science Technicians | $52,130 |
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