Chemical Technicians Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $57,300 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.55
10th percentile $39,400
90th percentile $79,240
Employed locally 570
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,400
    25th
    $46,240
    50th (median)
    $57,300
    75th
    $66,910
    90th
    $79,240

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 84% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 16% 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
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $59,700
    Toledo, OH $59,630
    Columbus, OH $59,150
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $57,780
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $56,460
    Sandusky, OH $56,450

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $82,290
    Chemists $78,230
    Biological Technicians $50,040
    School Psychologists $84,860
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,700
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $49,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Cleveland, OH is $27.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.90 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Cleveland, OH is 0.8% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,400 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,240.