Chemical Technicians Salary in Auburn, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Auburn-Opelika, AL

Median annual salary $36,110 -37.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.36
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $47,540
Employed locally 50
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $35,360
    50th (median)
    $36,110
    75th
    $44,940
    90th
    $47,540

    Auburn economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,991 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 61% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 39% 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
    Dothan, AL $128,190
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $76,260
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $65,990
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $65,250
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $64,070
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $62,570

    Related occupations in Auburn, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $71,170
    Soil and Plant Scientists $59,180
    Chemists $79,530
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $78,620
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $60,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Auburn?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Auburn, AL is $17.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.62 or more per hour.

    Is Auburn above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Auburn, AL is 37.5% 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 Auburn?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Auburn, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,360.