Chemical Technicians Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $59,150 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.44
10th percentile $42,710
90th percentile $97,980
Employed locally 410
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,710
    25th
    $49,070
    50th (median)
    $59,150
    75th
    $78,740
    90th
    $97,980

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 74% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 26% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $57,780
    Cleveland, OH $57,300
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $56,460
    Sandusky, OH $56,450

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemists $96,700
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $90,670
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $79,250
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $81,720
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $82,800
    Biological Technicians $51,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Columbus, OH is $28.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.95 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Columbus, OH is 2.4% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $42,710 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,070.