Chemical Technicians Salary in Altoona, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Altoona, PA

Median annual salary $55,650 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.76
10th percentile $40,070
90th percentile $73,710
Employed locally 30
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,070
    25th
    $44,800
    50th (median)
    $55,650
    75th
    $59,950
    90th
    $73,710

    Altoona economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 92% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 8% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $74,620
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $67,600
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $63,200
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $61,600
    Pittsburgh, PA $60,690
    Reading, PA $59,140

    Related occupations in Altoona, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$75,130
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$62,150
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$80,030
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$72,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Altoona?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Altoona, PA is $26.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.44 or more per hour.

    Is Altoona above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Altoona, PA is 3.7% 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 Altoona?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $40,070 per year in Altoona, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,800.