Chemical Technicians pay in Colorado
In Colorado, the median pay for chemical technicians is $30.66 an hour ($63,770 a year). About 1,180 people work in this job there.
That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($60,390). Colorado ranks 10th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for chemical technicians in Colorado
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.53 | $46,850 |
| 25% of workers | $24.62 | $51,210 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.66 | $63,770 |
| 75% of workers | $38.77 | $80,640 |
| 90% of workers | $45.66 | $94,970 |
Chemical Technicians pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $66,960 | 150 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $66,200 | 100 |
| Colorado Springs | $62,200 | 50 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $59,800 | 590 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 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)
Related jobs in Colorado
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Biological Technicians | $59,400 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $63,760 |
| Forest and Conservation Technicians | $57,550 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $60,930 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | $84,010 |
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