Chemical Technicians pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for chemical technicians is $24.93 an hour ($51,850 a year). About 1,370 people work in this job there.
That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($60,390). Virginia ranks 45th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for chemical technicians in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.53 | $34,390 |
| 25% of workers | $19.93 | $41,460 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.93 | $51,850 |
| 75% of workers | $31.47 | $65,460 |
| 90% of workers | $38.79 | $80,680 |
Chemical Technicians pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg | $62,710 | 50 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford | $57,670 | 120 |
| Charlottesville | $52,600 | 150 |
| Richmond | $50,790 | 360 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $49,820 | 200 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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 Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $67,240 |
| Biological Technicians | $53,360 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $49,430 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | $68,900 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | $53,260 |
| Nuclear Technicians | $98,930 |
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