Chemical Technicians Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $55,220 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $26.55
10th percentile $48,760
90th percentile $62,840
Employed locally 60
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,760
    25th
    $55,220
    50th (median)
    $55,220
    75th
    $55,220
    90th
    $62,840

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 72% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 28% 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
    Louisiana $83,480
    West Virginia $63,820
    Columbia, MO $63,310
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $63,200
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $62,570
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $62,490

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,320
    Chemists $108,460
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $43,160
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $99,010
    School Psychologists $50,290
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $98,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Cedar Rapids, IA is $26.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.08 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 4.4% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $48,760 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,220.