Chemical Technicians pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for chemical technicians is $29.28 an hour ($60,900 a year). About 2,200 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($60,390). New York ranks 19th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for chemical technicians in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.00 | $41,600 |
| 25% of workers | $23.56 | $49,000 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.28 | $60,900 |
| 75% of workers | $36.38 | $75,680 |
| 90% of workers | $39.99 | $83,190 |
Chemical Technicians pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Syracuse | $65,060 | 120 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $64,060 | 320 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $60,320 | 3,120 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $60,030 | 280 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $58,140 | 40 |
| Rochester | $57,020 | 190 |
| Binghamton | $51,530 | 60 |
New York 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 New York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $63,810 |
| Biological Technicians | $61,210 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | $61,210 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $62,400 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | $81,670 |
| Food Science Technicians | $55,470 |
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