Chemical Technicians Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $49,090 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.60
10th percentile $39,480
90th percentile $85,590
Employed locally 40
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,480
    25th
    $46,810
    50th (median)
    $49,090
    75th
    $80,350
    90th
    $85,590

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 51% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 49% 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
    Lake Charles, LA $81,710
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $68,000
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $57,160
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $53,270
    North Dakota $53,270
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $50,950

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$86,630
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$48,100
    Biological Scientists, All Other$98,220
    Conservation Scientists$72,780
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$77,850
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$104,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Anchorage, AK is $23.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.15 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Anchorage, AK is 15.1% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,480 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,810.