Chemical Technicians Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for chemical technicianss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- New Hampshire$48,410
- South Dakota$49,750
- Arkansas$50,350
- Maryland$53,990
- Idaho$54,240
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana | $85,720 | $85,850 | $41 | +34.1% | 960 |
| 2 | Alaska | $76,020 | $79,380 | $37 | +19% | 100 |
| 3 | Hawaii | $72,990 | $63,910 | $35 | +14.2% | 40 |
| 4 | Delaware | $72,110 | $78,620 | $35 | +12.8% | 540 |
| 5 | Missouri | $70,700 | $68,550 | $34 | +10.6% | 720 |
| 6 | Texas | $70,480 | $62,580 | $34 | +10.3% | 6,090 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $70,220 | $67,570 | $34 | +9.9% | 1,780 |
| 8 | Arizona | $70,090 | $65,860 | $34 | +9.7% | 390 |
| 9 | Vermont | $69,860 | $65,560 | $34 | +9.3% | 150 |
| 10 | South Carolina | $68,300 | $75,020 | $33 | +6.9% | 2,080 |
| 11 | Minnesota | $68,240 | $62,400 | $33 | +6.8% | 870 |
| 12 | Colorado | $68,160 | $63,770 | $33 | +6.7% | 1,180 |
| 13 | Illinois | $65,850 | $61,890 | $32 | +3.1% | 1,320 |
| 14 | Nevada | $65,150 | $61,520 | $31 | +2% | 1,050 |
| 15 | Washington | $64,580 | $62,100 | $31 | +1.1% | 730 |
| 16 | California | $64,570 | $59,510 | $31 | +1% | 6,800 |
| 17 | Wyoming | $64,330 | $56,320 | $31 | +0.7% | 230 |
| 18 | Montana | $64,140 | $52,890 | $31 | +0.4% | 240 |
| 19 | Oklahoma | $64,110 | $60,020 | $31 | +0.3% | 610 |
| 20 | Nebraska | $63,510 | $62,640 | $31 | -0.6% | 280 |
| 21 | Kansas | $63,190 | $61,560 | $30 | -1.1% | 370 |
| 22 | Kentucky | $63,000 | $60,830 | $30 | -1.4% | 700 |
| 23 | New York | $62,830 | $60,900 | $30 | -1.7% | 2,200 |
| 24 | Rhode Island | $62,330 | $61,680 | $30 | -2.5% | 190 |
| 25 | New Mexico | $62,270 | $55,120 | $30 | -2.6% | 250 |
| 26 | Pennsylvania | $62,260 | $59,420 | $30 | -2.6% | 2,710 |
| 27 | Ohio | $62,150 | $59,750 | $30 | -2.7% | 3,120 |
| 28 | Georgia | $62,130 | $58,120 | $30 | -2.8% | 850 |
| 29 | New Jersey | $61,990 | $58,580 | $30 | -3% | 2,730 |
| 30 | Indiana | $61,580 | $59,290 | $30 | -3.6% | 1,990 |
| 31 | Michigan | $61,340 | $58,180 | $29 | -4% | 2,220 |
| 32 | West Virginia | $61,190 | $58,750 | $29 | -4.2% | 230 |
| 33 | Wisconsin | $61,130 | $59,440 | $29 | -4.3% | 1,090 |
| 34 | North Carolina | $61,120 | $59,030 | $29 | -4.4% | 2,660 |
| 35 | Alabama | $61,020 | $58,150 | $29 | -4.5% | 1,190 |
| 36 | Connecticut | $60,390 | $57,310 | $29 | -5.5% | 510 |
| 37 | North Dakota | $58,600 | $57,760 | $28 | -8.3% | 150 |
| 38 | Iowa | $58,510 | $58,090 | $28 | -8.4% | 440 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $58,170 | $54,840 | $28 | -9% | 1,470 |
| 40 | Oregon | $57,450 | $57,960 | $28 | -10.1% | 340 |
| 41 | Mississippi | $57,280 | $54,580 | $28 | -10.4% | 480 |
| 42 | Utah | $56,740 | $49,030 | $27 | -11.2% | 580 |
| 43 | Florida | $56,340 | $54,050 | $27 | -11.8% | 1,840 |
| 44 | Virginia | $55,460 | $51,850 | $27 | -13.2% | 1,370 |
| 45 | District of Columbia | $55,130 | $56,530 | $27 | -13.7% | 30 |
| 46 | Maine | $54,940 | $49,280 | $26 | -14% | 100 |
| 47 | Idaho | $54,240 | $54,560 | $26 | -15.1% | 170 |
| 48 | Maryland | $53,990 | $49,280 | $26 | -15.5% | 590 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $50,350 | $45,230 | $24 | -21.2% | 500 |
| 50 | South Dakota | $49,750 | $49,030 | $24 | -22.1% | 90 |
| 51 | New Hampshire | $48,410 | $48,940 | $23 | -24.2% | 220 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 253 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baton Rouge, LA | $92,120 | $94,470 | 410 |
| 2 | Lake Charles, LA | $88,780 | $89,340 | 150 |
| 3 | Evansville, IN | $85,230 | $77,350 | 220 |
| 4 | Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $83,380 | $75,510 | 150 |
| 5 | Midland, MI | $82,780 | $78,310 | 50 |
| 6 | Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $81,580 | $80,400 | 70 |
| 7 | Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $80,410 | $72,070 | 50 |
| 8 | New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $80,390 | $79,140 | 250 |
| 9 | Duluth, MN-WI | $80,190 | $68,860 | 60 |
| 10 | Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $79,680 | $70,900 | 240 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing chemical technicianss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nuclear Electric Power Generation | $120,430 | $117,040 | 270 |
| 2 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $102,190 | $100,800 | 40 |
| 3 | Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $102,190 | $100,370 | 40 |
| 4 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $101,860 | $102,980 | 690 |
| 5 | Utilities | $100,860 | $97,980 | 790 |
| 6 | Sector 22 - Utilities | $100,860 | $97,980 | 790 |
| 7 | Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | $98,550 | $96,250 | 330 |
| 8 | Pipeline Transportation | $87,260 | $85,870 | — |
| 9 | Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | $84,690 | $84,360 | 1,330 |
| 10 | Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | $84,690 | $84,360 | 1,330 |
| 11 | Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3323 and 3324 only) | $81,080 | $73,520 | 40 |
| 12 | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | $80,820 | $90,030 | 30 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
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Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do chemical technicians make in the U.S.?
The median chemical technicians salary in the United States is $60,390 per year (mean $63,900), and about 80% earn between $41,740 and $92,040.
How much do chemical technicians make per hour?
Roughly $31 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $63,900 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays chemical technicians the most?
Louisiana has the highest average pay for chemical technicians at $85,720 per year (median $85,850).
What is the job outlook for chemical technicians?
Employment is projected to change +3.7% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 6,700 openings per year.
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