Chemical Technicians Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $60,940 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.30
10th percentile $44,820
90th percentile $84,780
Employed locally 340
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,820
    25th
    $48,670
    50th (median)
    $60,940
    75th
    $74,650
    90th
    $84,780

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 71% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 29% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chemical Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dothan, AL $128,190
    Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $88,990
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $88,800
    Baton Rouge, LA $86,360
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $83,530
    Louisiana $83,480

    Nearby metros — Chemical Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,670
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $59,450
    Syracuse, NY $58,590
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $54,830
    Rochester, NY $50,890
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $50,590

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $68,890
    Physical Scientists, All Other $98,240
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $58,770
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $88,710
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,620
    Chemists $103,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Albany, NY is $29.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.03 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Albany, NY is 5.5% above the national median of $57,790. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chemical Technicians in Albany?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $44,820 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,670.