Chemical Technicians Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $50,360 -12.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.21
10th percentile $38,070
90th percentile $70,810
Employed locally 140
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,070
    25th
    $41,180
    50th (median)
    $50,360
    75th
    $56,240
    90th
    $70,810

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 54% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 46% 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $65,420
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $60,940
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $60,360
    New Haven, CT $55,650
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $50,910
    Connecticut $50,910

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$81,340
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$87,570
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$98,800
    School Psychologists$98,790
    Chemists$77,920
    Urban and Regional Planners$96,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Hartford?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Hartford, CT is $24.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.59 or more per hour.

    Is Hartford above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Hartford, CT is 12.9% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,070 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,180.