Profession

Chemical Technicians

Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for research and development of new products or processes, quality control, maintenance of environmental standards, and other work involving experimental, theoretical, or practical application of chemistry and related sciences.

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Salary data

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🇺🇸 United States2025
19-4031SOC 2018 19-4031
GroupAll
Median60,390 USD
Average63,900 USD
Middle 50%48,530 USD - 75,900 USD
Decile range41,740 USD - 92,040 USD
Bottom decile41,740 USD
Top decile92,040 USD
🇺🇸 California2025
19-4031SOC 2018 19-4031
GroupAll
Median59,510 USD
Average64,570 USD
Middle 50%49,810 USD - 73,680 USD
Decile range44,070 USD - 88,900 USD
Bottom decile44,070 USD
Top decile88,900 USD

Sources

  • BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
  • BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018

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