Chemical Technicians Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $64,860 +12.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.18
10th percentile $47,070
90th percentile $95,830
Employed locally 140
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,070
    25th
    $53,620
    50th (median)
    $64,860
    75th
    $76,290
    90th
    $95,830

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 63% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 37% 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 New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $78,390
    Corpus Christi, TX $75,890
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $70,400
    Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $68,790
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $68,000
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $67,600

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Physicists$144,670
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$86,720
    Atmospheric and Space Scientists$121,870
    Chemists$102,600
    Biochemists and Biophysicists$126,800
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$123,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Boulder, CO is $31.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.97 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Boulder, CO is 12.2% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $47,070 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,620.