Chemical Technicians Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $55,720 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.79
10th percentile $45,330
90th percentile $79,940
Employed locally 30
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,330
    25th
    $51,750
    50th (median)
    $55,720
    75th
    $61,690
    90th
    $79,940

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 80% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 20% 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
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $76,260
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $68,000
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $64,070
    Lawrence, KS $60,230
    Lynchburg, VA $60,020
    Greensboro-High Point, NC $60,010

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$65,590
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$100,670
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$77,510
    Urban and Regional Planners$65,720
    Physical Scientists, All Other$106,920
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$96,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Asheville?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Asheville, NC is $26.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.43 or more per hour.

    Is Asheville above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Asheville, NC is 3.6% 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $45,330 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,750.