Chemical Technicians Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $51,770 -10.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.89
10th percentile $48,830
90th percentile $76,500
Employed locally 80
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,830
    25th
    $49,050
    50th (median)
    $51,770
    75th
    $66,840
    90th
    $76,500

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 76% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 24% 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
    Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $88,990
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $81,630
    Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $78,980
    Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $78,390
    Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $78,110
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $76,260

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $74,190
    Physicists $175,160
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,190
    School Psychologists $99,150
    Biological Scientists, All Other $77,990
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $77,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Albuquerque, NM is $24.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.78 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Albuquerque, NM is 10.4% below 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $48,830 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,050.