Chemical Technicians pay in California
In California, the median pay for chemical technicians is $28.61 an hour ($59,510 a year). About 6,800 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($60,390). California ranks 23rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for chemical technicians in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.19 | $44,070 |
| 25% of workers | $23.95 | $49,810 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.61 | $59,510 |
| 75% of workers | $35.42 | $73,680 |
| 90% of workers | $42.74 | $88,900 |
Chemical Technicians pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $71,470 | 1,040 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $67,140 | 470 |
| Vallejo | $62,470 | 70 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $60,870 | 260 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $58,580 | 130 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $58,070 | 2,330 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $57,610 | 80 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $57,390 | 40 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $57,380 | 90 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $57,270 | 910 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $56,630 | 140 |
| Modesto | $56,250 | 120 |
| Napa | $55,750 | 60 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $55,620 | 410 |
| Salinas | $54,220 | 30 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $52,290 | 70 |
| Visalia | $51,360 | 50 |
| Fresno | $50,610 | 120 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $46,950 | 40 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (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)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $78,350 |
| Biological Technicians | $71,440 |
| Forest and Conservation Technicians | $58,120 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $61,220 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | $60,250 |
| Food Science Technicians | $54,200 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | $102,100 |
| Agricultural Technicians | $60,320 |
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