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What chemical technicians make
Typical
$60,390
New technician
$41,740
Senior or lead technician
$92,040
The national median is $60,390 a year and the bottom tenth start near $41,740. The federal survey calls this occupation Chemical Technicians. Pharmaceutical, petroleum and semiconductor labs pay near the top of that range. Environmental testing labs and small contract labs pay near the bottom.