Chemical Technicians Salary in Binghamton, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Binghamton, NY

Median annual salary $47,250 -18.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.71
10th percentile $32,830
90th percentile $60,130
Employed locally 60
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,830
    25th
    $39,910
    50th (median)
    $47,250
    75th
    $49,090
    90th
    $60,130

    Binghamton economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,347 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,670
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $60,940
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $59,450
    Syracuse, NY $58,590
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $54,830
    Rochester, NY $50,890

    Related occupations in Binghamton, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $103,340
    School Psychologists $77,440
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $73,650
    Urban and Regional Planners $77,760
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,460
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $47,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Binghamton?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Binghamton, NY is $22.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.88 or more per hour.

    Is Binghamton above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Binghamton, NY is 18.2% 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 Binghamton?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $32,830 per year in Binghamton, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,910.