Chemical Technicians pay in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, the median pay for chemical technicians is $32.48 an hour ($67,570 a year). About 1,780 people work in this job there.
That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($60,390). Massachusetts ranks 6th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for chemical technicians in Massachusetts
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.43 | $48,730 |
| 25% of workers | $28.37 | $59,010 |
| Half of workers (median) | $32.48 | $67,570 |
| 75% of workers | $39.37 | $81,880 |
| 90% of workers | $44.58 | $92,720 |
Chemical Technicians pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $67,850 | 1,240 |
| Springfield | $64,480 | 50 |
| Worcester | $63,480 | 320 |
Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 Massachusetts
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Biological Technicians | $62,070 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $63,820 |
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