The average salary for a chemical technician in the United States is $60,920, but the range typically falls between $45,920 and $73,280. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $29.29, with a range between $22.08 and $35.23.
There are approximately 55,880 people employed as a chemical technician in the United States. With California, Texas, New Jersey employing the highest number of chemical technicians.The state with the best pay for a chemical technician is Louisiana, with an average annual salary of $79,890, while Arkansas has the lowest average annual salary of $48,430.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $38,240 | $18.39 |
| 25th Percentile | $45,920 | $22.08 |
| Median | $56,750 | $27.29 |
| 75th Percentile | $73,280 | $35.23 |
| 90th Percentile | $93,340 | $44.88 |
The salary of a chemical technician can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a chemical technician in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for chemical technicians are Louisiana, Texas, Delaware, Colorado, Michigan while the worst states are Arkansas, Maryland, Maine, Florida, New Hampshire.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $37,420 | $58,150 | $79,530 |
| Alaska | $38,480 | $61,810 | $78,610 |
| Arizona | $40,430 | $62,360 | $91,690 |
| Arkansas | $37,360 | $48,430 | $66,230 |
| California | $39,470 | $61,230 | $87,890 |
| Colorado | $40,190 | $64,970 | $88,740 |
| Connecticut | $37,110 | $52,670 | $74,430 |
| Delaware | $38,180 | $66,770 | $86,160 |
| District of Columbia | $40,160 | $54,260 | $64,850 |
| Florida | $36,710 | $51,690 | $75,930 |
| Georgia | $36,870 | $59,910 | $99,980 |
| Idaho | $37,120 | $48,960 | $61,230 |
| Illinois | $39,970 | $64,430 | $100,310 |
| Indiana | $39,570 | $55,880 | $74,360 |
| Iowa | $31,060 | $47,590 | $58,320 |
| Kansas | $37,310 | $56,590 | $84,530 |
| Kentucky | $37,030 | $55,070 | $77,420 |
| Louisiana | $44,410 | $79,890 | $105,810 |
| Maine | $38,200 | $49,800 | $66,420 |
| Maryland | $31,310 | $50,620 | $76,880 |
| Massachusetts | $47,840 | $66,560 | $86,520 |
| Michigan | $37,460 | $63,380 | $84,910 |
| Minnesota | $38,730 | $62,390 | $87,410 |
| Mississippi | $31,710 | $51,530 | $65,290 |
| Missouri | $37,180 | $57,160 | $96,720 |
| Montana | $41,690 | $57,550 | $81,500 |
| Nebraska | $44,540 | $56,830 | $73,370 |
| Nevada | $39,400 | $54,700 | $81,250 |
| New Hampshire | $38,820 | $55,020 | $88,950 |
| New Jersey | $37,980 | $59,030 | $80,870 |
| New Mexico | $27,470 | $58,800 | $86,830 |
| New York | $38,990 | $59,490 | $83,810 |
| North Carolina | $39,310 | $59,240 | $85,540 |
| North Dakota | $37,390 | $50,970 | $64,530 |
| Ohio | $38,700 | $56,320 | $77,030 |
| Oklahoma | $35,820 | $61,910 | $95,730 |
| Oregon | $40,310 | $56,690 | $74,060 |
| Pennsylvania | $37,320 | $55,060 | $78,820 |
| Rhode Island | $38,400 | $58,710 | $97,000 |
| South Carolina | $40,610 | $57,490 | $81,700 |
| South Dakota | $37,610 | $49,510 | $59,810 |
| Tennessee | $38,010 | $54,280 | $78,730 |
| Texas | $42,850 | $75,070 | $105,360 |
| Utah | $37,490 | $54,780 | $75,920 |
| Vermont | $39,910 | $55,620 | $71,480 |
| Virginia | $36,050 | $58,090 | $84,190 |
| Washington | $38,480 | $57,690 | $81,540 |
| West Virginia | $38,960 | $58,640 | $77,330 |
| Wisconsin | $38,850 | $55,770 | $78,990 |
| Wyoming | $34,110 | $56,360 | $92,290 |
Even between cities, the salary of a chemical technician can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for chemical technicians is Dothan, AL with an average salary of $86,010.The city with the lowest average salary for chemical technicians is Salisbury, MD with an average salary of $38,730.
Areas with highest average salaries for chemical technicians
Areas with lowest average salaries for chemical technicians
The number of chemical technicians in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of chemical technicians has decreased by -7,610. On average, the number of chemical technicians has been increasing by -3.0% each year. The salary of chemical technicians has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of chemical technicians has increased by $7,220. On average, the salary of chemical technicians has been increasing by 3.4% each year.
Chemical Technicians are part of the life, physical, and social science occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for chemical technicians compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all life, physical, and social science occupations jobs here.
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