Chemical Technicians pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for chemical technicians is $27.96 an hour ($58,150 a year). About 1,190 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($60,390). Alabama ranks 31st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for chemical technicians in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.26 | $37,990 |
| 25% of workers | $21.97 | $45,690 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.96 | $58,150 |
| 75% of workers | $35.97 | $74,820 |
| 90% of workers | $40.83 | $84,930 |
Chemical Technicians pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur | $64,840 | 140 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $64,070 | 30 |
| Mobile | $62,040 | 170 |
| Tuscaloosa | $59,060 | 40 |
| Birmingham | $55,680 | 170 |
| Huntsville | $54,790 | 100 |
| Dothan | $53,610 | 30 |
| Montgomery | $51,910 | 70 |
| Auburn-Opelika | $37,460 | 50 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for chemical technicians
- Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- 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)
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