Chemical Technicians Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $46,720 -19.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.46
10th percentile $39,830
90th percentile $63,910
Employed locally 90
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,830
    25th
    $42,060
    50th (median)
    $46,720
    75th
    $50,540
    90th
    $63,910

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 59% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 41% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $74,620
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $67,600
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $63,200
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $61,600
    Pittsburgh, PA $60,690
    Reading, PA $59,140

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,600
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $77,990
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $61,030
    Chemists $64,580
    Economists $80,600
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $79,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Harrisburg?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Harrisburg, PA is $22.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.37 or more per hour.

    Is Harrisburg above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Harrisburg, PA is 19.2% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,830 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,060.