Chemical Technicians Salary in California
Chemical Technicians in California earn a median of $59,510 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,510
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($60,390)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,800
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,070; the top 10% earn over $88,900. Nationally the range is $41,740 to $92,040.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- Chemists$97,860 median in California
- Non-Destructive Testing Specialists$80,480 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Quality Control Analysts$78,350 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$60,010 median in California
- Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians$79,070 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$87,390 median in California
Chemical Technicians pay in California
How much do chemical technicians make in California?
The median is $59,510 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,070 and the top 10% earn over $88,900. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for chemical technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 51 (−1% vs. the national median of $60,390). Living costs are not included.