Chemical Technicians Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $61,720 +6.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.67
10th percentile $44,300
90th percentile $78,670
Employed locally 50
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,300
    25th
    $49,970
    50th (median)
    $61,720
    75th
    $66,780
    90th
    $78,670

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 71% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 29% 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 Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $62,180
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $89,130
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $105,980
    School Psychologists $109,470
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $92,320
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $125,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Colorado Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Colorado Springs, CO is $29.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.99 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 6.8% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $44,300 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,970.