Chemical Technicians Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $49,030 -15.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.57
10th percentile $36,010
90th percentile $74,210
Employed locally 60
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,010
    25th
    $44,830
    50th (median)
    $49,030
    75th
    $66,420
    90th
    $74,210

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 83% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 17% 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
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $67,600
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $64,070
    Tallahassee, FL $61,980
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $60,860
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $54,400
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $48,980

    Related occupations in Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Scientists, All Other $56,600
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $58,940
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $52,260
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $55,060
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $79,370
    Biological Technicians $48,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Gainesville, FL is $23.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.74 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Gainesville, FL is 15.2% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,010 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,830.