Chemical Technicians Salary in Dalton, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dalton, GA

Median annual salary $48,390 -16.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.26
10th percentile $47,720
90th percentile $59,930
Employed locally 40
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,720
    25th
    $47,720
    50th (median)
    $48,390
    75th
    $56,530
    90th
    $59,930

    Dalton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,715 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
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $70,400
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $65,250
    Sheboygan, WI $64,530
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $60,630
    Michigan $57,680
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $54,830

    Related occupations in Dalton, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $62,650
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $72,690
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $88,370
    Chemists $72,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Dalton?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Dalton, GA is $23.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.81 or more per hour.

    Is Dalton above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Dalton, GA is 16.3% 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 Dalton?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $47,720 per year in Dalton, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,720.