Chemical Technicians Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $62,570 +8.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.08
10th percentile $45,400
90th percentile $91,260
Employed locally 500
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,400
    25th
    $47,670
    50th (median)
    $62,570
    75th
    $77,900
    90th
    $91,260

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 61% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 39% 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 Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $98,680
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $126,260
    Biological Technicians $61,720
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $95,680
    Chemists $93,500
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $114,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Denver, CO is $30.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.30 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Denver, CO is 8.3% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $45,400 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,670.