Chemical Technicians Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $50,230 -13.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.15
10th percentile $37,230
90th percentile $70,790
Employed locally 420
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,230
    25th
    $39,100
    50th (median)
    $50,230
    75th
    $60,910
    90th
    $70,790

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 58% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 42% 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
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $70,400
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $65,250
    Sheboygan, WI $64,530
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $60,630
    Michigan $57,680
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $54,830

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $81,030
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $93,980
    Biological Scientists, All Other $91,890
    Social Science Research Assistants $63,790
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $82,010
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $58,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Atlanta, GA is $24.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.44 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Atlanta, GA is 13.1% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,230 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,100.