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What chemical technicians make
Median
$60,390
Bottom tenth
$41,740
Top tenth
$92,040
The national median is $60,390 a year, the bottom tenth earn $41,740 or less and the top tenth $92,040 or more (2025 federal wage survey). 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.