Chemical Technicians Salary by State
The national median pay for chemical technicians is $60,390 a year. By state, it ranges from $45,230 in Arkansas to $85,850 in Louisiana.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $41,740
- 25th percentile
- $48,530
- Median
- $60,390
- 75th percentile
- $75,900
- Top 10%
- $92,040
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 57,540 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana | $85,850 | +42% | $47,690 | $111,950 | 960 |
| 2 | Alaska | $79,380 | +31% | $48,800 | $114,430 | 100 |
| 3 | Delaware | $78,620 | +30% | $44,520 | $94,660 | 540 |
| 4 | South Carolina | $75,020 | +24% | $48,860 | $81,820 | 2,080 |
| 5 | Missouri | $68,550 | +14% | $43,960 | $101,140 | 720 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $67,570 | +12% | $48,730 | $92,720 | 1,780 |
| 7 | Arizona | $65,860 | +9% | $46,140 | $93,040 | 390 |
| 8 | Vermont | $65,560 | +9% | $49,530 | $89,040 | 150 |
| 9 | Hawaii | $63,910 | +6% | $45,760 | $118,610 | 40 |
| 10 | Colorado | $63,770 | +6% | $46,850 | $94,970 | 1,180 |
| 11 | Nebraska | $62,640 | +4% | $39,420 | $86,200 | 280 |
| 12 | Texas | $62,580 | +4% | $43,970 | $105,650 | 6,090 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $62,400 | +3% | $48,030 | $92,550 | 870 |
| 14 | Washington | $62,100 | +3% | $46,390 | $87,610 | 730 |
| 15 | Illinois | $61,890 | +2% | $40,490 | $95,520 | 1,320 |
| 16 | Rhode Island | $61,680 | +2% | $38,060 | $102,540 | 190 |
| 17 | Kansas | $61,560 | +2% | $43,170 | $80,840 | 370 |
| 18 | Nevada | $61,520 | +2% | $44,480 | $86,720 | 1,050 |
| 19 | New York | $60,900 | +1% | $41,600 | $83,190 | 2,200 |
| 20 | Kentucky | $60,830 | +1% | $40,940 | $97,810 | 700 |
| 21 | Oklahoma | $60,020 | −1% | $35,410 | $97,380 | 610 |
| 22 | Ohio | $59,750 | −1% | $42,000 | $86,390 | 3,120 |
| 23 | California | $59,510 | −1% | $44,070 | $88,900 | 6,800 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $59,440 | −2% | $41,320 | $81,830 | 1,090 |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | $59,420 | −2% | $41,090 | $85,890 | 2,710 |
| 26 | Indiana | $59,290 | −2% | $37,650 | $94,300 | 1,990 |
| 27 | North Carolina | $59,030 | −2% | $45,280 | $83,110 | 2,660 |
| 28 | West Virginia | $58,750 | −3% | $40,570 | $81,810 | 230 |
| 29 | New Jersey | $58,580 | −3% | $46,380 | $81,390 | 2,730 |
| 30 | Michigan | $58,180 | −4% | $44,520 | $85,520 | 2,220 |
| 31 | Alabama | $58,150 | −4% | $37,990 | $84,930 | 1,190 |
| 32 | Georgia | $58,120 | −4% | $42,560 | $94,070 | 850 |
| 33 | Iowa | $58,090 | −4% | $44,750 | $74,070 | 440 |
| 34 | Oregon | $57,960 | −4% | $43,840 | $73,060 | 340 |
| 35 | North Dakota | $57,760 | −4% | $46,840 | $71,260 | 150 |
| 36 | Connecticut | $57,310 | −5% | $41,040 | $81,630 | 510 |
| 37 | District of Columbia | $56,530 | −6% | $38,670 | $69,820 | 30 |
| 38 | Wyoming | $56,320 | −7% | $39,180 | $106,290 | 230 |
| 39 | New Mexico | $55,120 | −9% | $45,840 | $97,680 | 250 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $54,840 | −9% | $41,290 | $77,990 | 1,470 |
| 41 | Mississippi | $54,580 | −10% | $36,150 | $81,690 | 480 |
| 42 | Idaho | $54,560 | −10% | $36,040 | $77,080 | 170 |
| 43 | Florida | $54,050 | −10% | $39,200 | $75,560 | 1,840 |
| 44 | Montana | $52,890 | −12% | $41,510 | $102,620 | 240 |
| 45 | Virginia | $51,850 | −14% | $34,390 | $80,680 | 1,370 |
| 46 | Maine | $49,280 | −18% | $45,010 | $68,850 | 100 |
| 47 | Maryland | $49,280 | −18% | $33,550 | $73,090 | 590 |
| 48 | South Dakota | $49,030 | −19% | $41,530 | $60,430 | 90 |
| 49 | Utah | $49,030 | −19% | $38,550 | $86,590 | 580 |
| 50 | New Hampshire | $48,940 | −19% | $32,960 | $65,020 | 220 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $45,230 | −25% | $35,190 | $83,040 | 500 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Chemical Technicians salary questions
Which state pays chemical technicians the most?
Louisiana, with a median of $85,850 a year (+42% vs. the national median of $60,390). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays chemical technicians the least?
Arkansas, with a median of $45,230 a year (−25% vs. national).
Where do most chemical technicians work?
California has the most jobs, about 6,800, with a median of $59,510.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.