Chemical Technician Salary
Chemical Technicians earn a median $60,390 a year nationally. Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
U.S. median
$60,390
$29.03 per hour
Range
$41,740 – $92,040
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
57,540
across the U.S.
Chemical Technician take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$50,703
per year · effective tax rate 16.0%
$4,225Monthly
$2,113Twice a month
$1,950Every 2 weeks
$24.38Hourly
- Federal income tax$5,067
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,744
- Medicare (1.45%)$876
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$50,703
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $41,740 | $20.07 | $35,718 |
| 25th percentile | $48,530 | $23.33 | $41,174 |
| Median (50th) | $60,390 | $29.03 | $50,703 |
| 75th percentile | $75,900 | $36.49 | $62,226 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $92,040 | $44.25 | $73,580 |
Best cities for chemical technicians (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston, TX | $65,050 | $54,448 | $55,205 | 2,620 |
| 2 | Cleveland, OH | $62,080 | $51,136 | $54,445 | 670 |
| 3 | Cincinnati, OH | $61,760 | $50,888 | $53,359 | 550 |
| 4 | Philadelphia, PA | $66,940 | $53,867 | $52,526 | 1,370 |
| 5 | Indianapolis, IN | $62,020 | $50,213 | $52,471 | 730 |
| 6 | Dallas, TX | $62,990 | $52,792 | $51,210 | 950 |
| 7 | Charlotte, NC | $61,730 | $49,826 | $51,183 | 480 |
| 8 | Boston, MA | $67,850 | $53,390 | $49,314 | 1,240 |
| 9 | Reno, NV | $57,880 | $48,687 | $48,198 | 440 |
| 10 | San Francisco, CA | $71,470 | $55,675 | $48,156 | 1,040 |
| 11 | San Jose, CA | $67,140 | $53,031 | $48,025 | 470 |
| 12 | Minneapolis, MN | $62,820 | $49,908 | $47,612 | 630 |
| 13 | Chicago, IL | $62,100 | $49,148 | $47,443 | 1,140 |
| 14 | Denver, CO | $59,800 | $48,307 | $45,666 | 590 |
| 15 | Pittsburgh, PA | $51,030 | $41,616 | $43,959 | 540 |
| 16 | New York, NY | $60,320 | $47,987 | $42,631 | 3,120 |
| 17 | Washington, DC | $57,880 | $46,371 | $42,587 | 470 |
| 18 | San Diego, CA | $57,270 | $45,966 | $41,083 | 910 |
| 19 | Los Angeles, CA | $58,070 | $46,551 | $40,990 | 2,330 |
| 20 | Miami, FL | $54,750 | $46,172 | $40,446 | 510 |
| 21 | Detroit, MI | $49,460 | $40,070 | $39,951 | 760 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- San Francisco, CA — $71,470
- Boston, MA — $67,850
- San Jose, CA — $67,140
- Philadelphia, PA — $66,940
- Houston, TX — $65,050
- Dallas, TX — $62,990
- Minneapolis, MN — $62,820
- Chicago, IL — $62,100
- Cleveland, OH — $62,080
- Indianapolis, IN — $62,020
- Cincinnati, OH — $61,760
- Charlotte, NC — $61,730
- New York, NY — $60,320
- Denver, CO — $59,800
- Los Angeles, CA — $58,070
Chemical Technician salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $85,850 | $67,036 | $47,690 – $111,950 | 960 |
| Alaska | $79,380 | $64,674 | $48,800 – $114,430 | 100 |
| Delaware | $78,620 | $60,291 | $44,520 – $94,660 | 540 |
| South Carolina | $75,020 | $58,262 | $48,860 – $81,820 | 2,080 |
| Missouri | $68,550 | $54,770 | $43,960 – $101,140 | 720 |
| Massachusetts | $67,570 | $53,207 | $48,730 – $92,720 | 1,780 |
| Arizona | $65,860 | $53,661 | $46,140 – $93,040 | 390 |
| Vermont | $65,560 | $52,991 | $49,530 – $89,040 | 150 |
| Hawaii | $63,910 | $50,205 | $45,760 – $118,610 | 40 |
| Colorado | $63,770 | $51,322 | $46,850 – $94,970 | 1,180 |
| Nebraska | $62,640 | $50,541 | $39,420 – $86,200 | 280 |
| Texas | $62,580 | $52,463 | $43,970 – $105,650 | 6,090 |
| Minnesota | $62,400 | $49,599 | $48,030 – $92,550 | 870 |
| Washington | $62,100 | $52,077 | $46,390 – $87,610 | 730 |
| Illinois | $61,890 | $48,990 | $40,490 – $95,520 | 1,320 |
| Rhode Island | $61,680 | $50,044 | $38,060 – $102,540 | 190 |
| Kansas | $61,560 | $49,008 | $43,170 – $80,840 | 370 |
| Nevada | $61,520 | $51,611 | $44,480 – $86,720 | 1,050 |
| New York | $60,900 | $48,422 | $41,600 – $83,190 | 2,200 |
| Kentucky | $60,830 | $49,045 | $40,940 – $97,810 | 700 |
| Oklahoma | $60,020 | $48,251 | $35,410 – $97,380 | 610 |
| Ohio | $59,750 | $49,328 | $42,000 – $86,390 | 3,120 |
| California | $59,510 | $47,603 | $44,070 – $88,900 | 6,800 |
| Wisconsin | $59,440 | $48,106 | $41,320 – $81,830 | 1,090 |
| Pennsylvania | $59,420 | $48,100 | $41,090 – $85,890 | 2,710 |
| Indiana | $59,290 | $48,100 | $37,650 – $94,300 | 1,990 |
| North Carolina | $59,030 | $47,764 | $45,280 – $83,110 | 2,660 |
| West Virginia | $58,750 | $47,476 | $40,570 – $81,810 | 230 |
| New Jersey | $58,580 | $47,560 | $46,380 – $81,390 | 2,730 |
| Michigan | $58,180 | $46,706 | $44,520 – $85,520 | 2,220 |
| Alabama | $58,150 | $46,261 | $37,990 – $84,930 | 1,190 |
| Georgia | $58,120 | $46,486 | $42,560 – $94,070 | 850 |
| Iowa | $58,090 | $47,300 | $44,750 – $74,070 | 440 |
| Oregon | $57,960 | $44,509 | $43,840 – $73,060 | 340 |
| North Dakota | $57,760 | $48,590 | $46,840 – $71,260 | 150 |
| Connecticut | $57,310 | $46,575 | $41,040 – $81,630 | 510 |
| District of Columbia | $56,530 | $45,374 | $38,670 – $69,820 | 30 |
| Wyoming | $56,320 | $47,433 | $39,180 – $106,290 | 230 |
| New Mexico | $55,120 | $45,044 | $45,840 – $97,680 | 250 |
| Tennessee | $54,840 | $46,244 | $41,290 – $77,990 | 1,470 |
| Mississippi | $54,580 | $44,584 | $36,150 – $81,690 | 480 |
| Idaho | $54,560 | $44,236 | $36,040 – $77,080 | 170 |
| Florida | $54,050 | $45,609 | $39,200 – $75,560 | 1,840 |
| Montana | $52,890 | $42,948 | $41,510 – $102,620 | 240 |
| Virginia | $51,850 | $41,674 | $34,390 – $80,680 | 1,370 |
| Maine | $49,280 | $39,632 | $45,010 – $68,850 | 100 |
| Maryland | $49,280 | $39,799 | $33,550 – $73,090 | 590 |
| South Dakota | $49,030 | $41,576 | $41,530 – $60,430 | 90 |
| Utah | $49,030 | $40,335 | $38,550 – $86,590 | 580 |
| New Hampshire | $48,940 | $41,503 | $32,960 – $65,020 | 220 |
| Arkansas | $45,230 | $36,971 | $35,190 – $83,040 | 500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical technician make?
The national median salary for chemical technicians is $60,390 a year ($29.03 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,740 and the top 10% earn over $92,040. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays chemical technicians the most?
Louisiana has the highest median pay at $85,850. After taxes and local prices, Houston, TX offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many chemical technicians are there in the U.S.?
About 57,540 people work as chemical technicians nationwide.