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Chemical Technicians is a notable career in the 19 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Chemical Technicians against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 19-4031 |
| title | Chemical Technicians |
| onet code | 19-4031.00 |
| description | 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. |
| job zone | 3 |
| major group | 19 |
| tot emp | 55,640 |
| a mean | 61,300 |
| a median | 57,790 |
| a pct10 | 39,030 |
| a pct25 | 46,680 |
| a pct75 | 72,940 |
| a pct90 | 90,990 |
| h mean | 29 |
| h median | 27 |
The day-to-day work of a chemical technicians typically centers on conduct chemical or physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative or quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, or gaseous materials. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Science, Reading Comprehension, and Critical Thinking. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.69 out of 5 — highly rated for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working chemical technicians, the most common entry qualification is a Bachelor's Degree (43.7%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 44% of incumbents. Entry pathways are mixed; a meaningful minority enters without a four-year degree.
Median annual pay is highest in Louisiana at $83,480 and lowest in Arkansas at $46,720 — a 1.8× spread. The top five states (Louisiana, Delaware, Massachusetts, Colorado, Texas) average $68,478. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $83,480 | $84,300 | $49,360 | $108,470 | 950 |
| Delaware | $64,930 | $64,510 | $42,610 | $83,210 | 600 |
| Massachusetts | $64,920 | $68,750 | $47,880 | $85,760 | 2,200 |
| Colorado | $64,540 | $68,260 | $44,740 | $96,440 | 1,140 |
| Texas | $64,520 | $70,730 | $38,570 | $102,310 | 6,510 |
| Oklahoma | $63,880 | $64,060 | $39,400 | $91,710 | 770 |
| West Virginia | $63,820 | $61,640 | $42,060 | $77,850 | 240 |
| Arizona | $63,030 | $64,290 | $41,700 | $85,600 | 470 |
| New Mexico | $62,610 | $66,360 | $44,090 | $100,770 | 100 |
| Illinois | $61,830 | $68,170 | $47,260 | $100,480 | 1,410 |
| Alaska | $61,380 | $66,470 | $46,810 | $91,320 | 150 |
| Vermont | $60,930 | $62,680 | $42,850 | $85,220 | 140 |
| South Carolina | $59,530 | $60,480 | $42,240 | $82,330 | 1,300 |
| Nebraska | $59,180 | $59,750 | $45,810 | $75,060 | 330 |
| Pennsylvania | $59,130 | $61,150 | $38,160 | $90,770 | 3,050 |
| Missouri | $58,690 | $65,390 | $41,600 | $96,790 | 700 |
| New York | $57,720 | $60,240 | $40,230 | $83,680 | 2,350 |
| Michigan | $57,680 | $58,710 | $39,530 | $80,730 | 2,300 |
| New Jersey | $57,640 | $59,410 | $45,850 | $78,200 | 3,210 |
| Wisconsin | $56,960 | $57,850 | $37,030 | $80,140 | 970 |
| California | $56,620 | $61,820 | $40,350 | $88,990 | 6,480 |
| Washington | $55,940 | $58,690 | $39,560 | $80,320 | 880 |
| Kansas | $55,480 | $58,360 | $37,440 | $82,230 | 290 |
| Idaho | $55,060 | $56,100 | $34,180 | $79,770 | 140 |
| Kentucky | $55,010 | $58,620 | $38,300 | $89,370 | 540 |
| Ohio | $54,710 | $59,120 | $39,020 | $80,680 | 2,500 |
| Minnesota | $54,340 | $59,090 | $38,480 | $80,760 | 730 |
| Mississippi | $54,100 | $56,990 | $33,580 | $75,700 | 330 |
| North Dakota | $53,270 | $54,850 | $39,800 | $68,780 | 90 |
| Utah | $52,890 | $57,520 | $37,520 | $81,750 | 760 |
| Alabama | $52,680 | $56,840 | $35,630 | $82,010 | 1,180 |
| Wyoming | $52,520 | $60,440 | $36,510 | $100,680 | 240 |
| Iowa | $52,200 | $52,000 | $39,400 | $62,840 | 430 |
| Indiana | $51,980 | $56,100 | $38,540 | $75,820 | 1,410 |
| Georgia | $51,840 | $57,350 | $36,910 | $101,030 | 820 |
| Tennessee | $51,030 | $55,800 | $39,520 | $81,740 | 1,740 |
| Connecticut | $50,910 | $54,060 | $38,870 | $71,280 | 470 |
| Virginia | $50,660 | $55,890 | $36,870 | $80,930 | 1,070 |
| Nevada | $50,250 | $58,330 | $40,050 | $81,070 | 870 |
| Montana | $50,160 | $54,690 | $40,070 | $72,040 | 200 |
| Oregon | $49,920 | $52,900 | $37,670 | $69,750 | 370 |
| Rhode Island | $49,720 | $58,130 | $40,430 | $89,760 | 170 |
| North Carolina | $48,870 | $53,300 | $40,070 | $73,860 | 1,360 |
| District of Columbia | $48,740 | $57,340 | $41,070 | $69,930 | 40 |
| South Dakota | $47,970 | $47,640 | $37,640 | $57,140 | 90 |
| Maryland | $47,760 | $52,130 | $31,730 | $72,700 | 930 |
| Maine | $47,340 | $52,430 | $39,120 | $63,820 | 50 |
| New Hampshire | $47,240 | $52,730 | $38,860 | $66,650 | 160 |
| Florida | $46,870 | $51,540 | $37,150 | $74,220 | 1,960 |
| Arkansas | $46,720 | $49,540 | $36,990 | $76,990 | 450 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for chemical technicians. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Analysis Tester or Analytical Laboratory Technician (Analytical Lab Technician) frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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