Chemical Technicians Salary in Kentucky
Chemical Technicians in Kentucky earn a median of $60,830 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $60,830
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($60,390)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 700
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,940; the top 10% earn over $97,810. Nationally the range is $41,740 to $92,040.
States ranked near Kentucky
Similar jobs in Kentucky
- Chemists$84,090 median in Kentucky
- Non-Destructive Testing Specialists$65,660 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Quality Control Analysts$68,230 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$61,470 median in Kentucky
- Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians$61,140 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$77,990 median in Kentucky
Chemical Technicians pay in Kentucky
How much do chemical technicians make in Kentucky?
The median is $60,830 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,940 and the top 10% earn over $97,810. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for chemical technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 51 (+1% vs. the national median of $60,390). Living costs are not included.