Chemical Technicians Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 20 metro areas • California
Chemical Technicians in California earn a median salary of $53,622 per year on average across 20 metro and nonmetro areas, -7.2% vs the national median of $57,790. An estimated 6,280 chemical technicians are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $45,990 to $68,000 depending on location.
$53,622
Avg median salary in California
$68,000
Highest paying metro
$45,990
Lowest paying metro
6,280
Employed in California
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Chemical Technicians salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $68,000 | $55,770 | $89,050 | 1,210 |
| San Jose, CA | $61,670 | $49,430 | $77,360 | 460 |
| Sacramento, CA | $58,690 | $49,250 | $72,070 | 230 |
| Vallejo, CA | $58,320 | $46,010 | $66,000 | 80 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $57,390 | $48,160 | $60,500 | 40 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $56,160 | $46,800 | $65,170 | 70 |
| Modesto, CA | $55,310 | $41,050 | $58,950 | 150 |
| Salinas, CA | $54,220 | $48,820 | $63,630 | 30 |
| Napa, CA | $53,710 | $49,000 | $62,480 | 90 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $53,420 | $44,690 | $61,770 | 110 |
| San Diego, CA | $53,090 | $45,190 | $66,210 | 810 |
| North Coast Region of California | $51,180 | $47,280 | $57,900 | 30 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $51,140 | $47,510 | $63,550 | 2,020 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $50,950 | $43,430 | $64,170 | 140 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $50,800 | $43,630 | $58,380 | 40 |
| Riverside, CA | $49,220 | $44,170 | $62,960 | 380 |
| Stockton, CA | $48,020 | $45,080 | $59,580 | 80 |
| Visalia, CA | $47,870 | $38,850 | $56,460 | 60 |
| Oxnard, CA | $47,290 | $43,920 | $59,300 | 120 |
| Fresno, CA | $45,990 | $40,350 | $55,320 | 130 |