Chemical Technicians Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $49,660 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.88
10th percentile $31,830
90th percentile $80,930
Employed locally 120
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,830
    25th
    $40,490
    50th (median)
    $49,660
    75th
    $61,660
    90th
    $80,930

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 55% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 45% 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
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $76,260
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $62,490
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $62,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,670
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $60,340
    Lynchburg, VA $60,020

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $61,990
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $118,830
    Biological Technicians $62,980
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $81,860
    Social Science Research Assistants $50,160
    Physical Scientists, All Other $133,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Charlottesville, VA is $23.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.29 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Charlottesville, VA is 14.1% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,830 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,490.