Chemical Technicians Salary in Bellingham, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bellingham, WA

Median annual salary $62,030 +7.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.82
10th percentile $44,120
90th percentile $95,190
Employed locally 60
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,120
    25th
    $46,340
    50th (median)
    $62,030
    75th
    $80,350
    90th
    $95,190

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 77% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 23% 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
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $68,240
    Delaware $64,930
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $62,480
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $60,340
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $59,450
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $58,820

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $82,070
    Urban and Regional Planners $97,240
    Chemists $66,640
    Conservation Scientists $77,600
    School Psychologists $102,860
    Biological Technicians $47,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Bellingham?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Bellingham, WA is $29.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.32 or more per hour.

    Is Bellingham above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Bellingham, WA is 7.3% 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 Bellingham?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $44,120 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,340.