Chemical Technicians Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $50,950 -11.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.49
10th percentile $38,630
90th percentile $74,840
Employed locally 140
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,630
    25th
    $43,430
    50th (median)
    $50,950
    75th
    $64,170
    90th
    $74,840

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 75% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 25% 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
    Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $88,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $68,000
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $65,000
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $63,200
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $62,520
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,670

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,930
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $63,460
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $118,110
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $62,480
    Chemists $90,660
    School Psychologists $123,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Bakersfield, CA is $24.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.72 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Bakersfield, CA is 11.8% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,630 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,430.