Chemical Technicians

Occupation

$57,790
National Median Salary
$27.78
Median Hourly Wage
55,640
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$39,030
$46,680
$57,790
$72,940
$90,990

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+30.8%
10 Year Change
$44,180
2014 Median
$57,790
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Chemical Technicians

Industry Annual Median Employment
Nuclear Electric Power Generation $118,820 270
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution $102,690 620
Pipeline Transportation $102,300 —
Utilities $98,700 730
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) $95,990 40

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Top Paying States for Chemical Technicians

State Annual Median Employment
Louisiana $83,480 950
Delaware $64,930 600
Massachusetts $64,920 2,200
Colorado $64,540 1,140
Texas $64,520 6,510

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