Chemical Technicians Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $61,420 +6.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.53
10th percentile $42,950
90th percentile $75,490
Employed locally 40
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,950
    25th
    $48,270
    50th (median)
    $61,420
    75th
    $65,200
    90th
    $75,490

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 89% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 11% 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
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $88,800
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $83,530
    Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $78,980
    Corpus Christi, TX $75,890
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $69,380
    Shreveport-Bossier City, LA $68,460

    Related occupations in Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $54,310
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $50,690
    Biological Technicians $49,040
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,790
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $93,290
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $137,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Eugene?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Eugene, OR is $29.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.37 or more per hour.

    Is Eugene above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Eugene, OR is 6.3% 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $42,950 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,270.