Chemical Technicians Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $70,400 +21.8% vs national
Median hourly $33.85
10th percentile $39,340
90th percentile $129,660
Employed locally 90
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,340
    25th
    $57,740
    50th (median)
    $70,400
    75th
    $108,020
    90th
    $129,660

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 106% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 6% above 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
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $65,250
    Sheboygan, WI $64,530
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $60,630
    Michigan $57,680
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $54,830
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $53,990

    Related occupations in Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social Science Research Assistants $48,380
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $86,940
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $113,730
    Nuclear Technicians $103,120
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $86,350
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $76,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Augusta?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Augusta, GA-SC is $33.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.90 or more per hour.

    Is Augusta above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 21.8% 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,340 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,740.