Chemical Technicians Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $45,990 -20.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.11
10th percentile $38,390
90th percentile $61,010
Employed locally 130
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,390
    25th
    $40,350
    50th (median)
    $45,990
    75th
    $55,320
    90th
    $61,010

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 64% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 36% 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
    Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $88,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $68,000
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $65,000
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $63,200
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $62,520
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,670

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    School Psychologists $125,450
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $90,890
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $129,670
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $123,460
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $68,940
    Food Science Technicians $45,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Fresno?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Fresno, CA is $22.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.10 or more per hour.

    Is Fresno above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Fresno, CA is 20.4% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,390 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,350.