Chemical Technicians Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $47,630 -17.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.90
10th percentile $35,520
90th percentile $58,230
Employed locally 40
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,520
    25th
    $39,720
    50th (median)
    $47,630
    75th
    $50,960
    90th
    $58,230

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 79% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 21% 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
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $76,260
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $68,000
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $64,070
    Lawrence, KS $60,230
    Lynchburg, VA $60,020
    Greensboro-High Point, NC $60,010

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemists $76,490
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $82,080
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $83,480
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $67,370
    Biological Technicians $52,930
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $92,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Hickory, NC is $22.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.98 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Hickory, NC is 17.6% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,520 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,720.