Chemical Technicians Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $65,030 +12.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.27
10th percentile $49,490
90th percentile $73,340
Employed locally 30
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,490
    25th
    $59,930
    50th (median)
    $65,030
    75th
    $68,010
    90th
    $73,340

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 75% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 25% 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
    Springfield, MA $81,070
    Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $78,110
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $69,380
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $65,420
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $65,250
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $65,000

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $86,730
    Conservation Scientists $76,330
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $99,820
    Biological Scientists, All Other $74,320
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $86,080
    Urban and Regional Planners $79,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Amherst Town, MA is $31.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.26 or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Amherst Town, MA is 12.5% 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 Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $49,490 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,930.