Chemical Technicians pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for chemical technicians is $29.86 an hour ($62,100 a year). About 730 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($60,390). Washington ranks 14th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for chemical technicians in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.30 | $46,390 |
| 25% of workers | $24.18 | $50,300 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.86 | $62,100 |
| 75% of workers | $35.81 | $74,480 |
| 90% of workers | $42.12 | $87,610 |
Chemical Technicians pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bellingham | $73,380 | 60 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $65,960 | 110 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $63,300 | 80 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $60,380 | 240 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Biological Technicians | $60,800 |
| Forest and Conservation Technicians | $54,160 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $73,530 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $67,160 |
| Food Science Technicians | $62,070 |
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