Chemical Technicians pay in Florida
In Florida, the median pay for chemical technicians is $25.99 an hour ($54,050 a year). About 1,840 people work in this job there.
That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($60,390). Florida ranks 43rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for chemical technicians in Florida
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.85 | $39,200 |
| 25% of workers | $21.68 | $45,100 |
| Half of workers (median) | $25.99 | $54,050 |
| 75% of workers | $30.86 | $64,190 |
| 90% of workers | $36.33 | $75,560 |
Chemical Technicians pay in Florida metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee | $65,430 | 40 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $60,860 | 30 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $58,040 | 40 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $57,670 | 80 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $57,420 | 50 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $57,400 | 40 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $54,750 | 510 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $50,840 | 390 |
| Jacksonville | $49,930 | 140 |
| Gainesville | $47,170 | 40 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $45,730 | 210 |
Florida unemployment rate: 4.5% (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 Florida
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Biological Technicians | $48,700 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $48,840 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | $64,140 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $63,180 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | $50,700 |
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