Chemical Technicians Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $65,250 +12.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.37
10th percentile $50,360
90th percentile $85,520
Employed locally 300
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,360
    25th
    $51,150
    50th (median)
    $65,250
    75th
    $77,830
    90th
    $85,520

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 93% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 7% 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
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $81,630
    Niles, MI $77,840
    Midland, MI $77,810
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $65,250
    Bay City, MI $63,370
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $63,200

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemists$100,700
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$89,600
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$69,930
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$73,840
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$74,560
    Microbiologists$85,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Kalamazoo?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Kalamazoo, MI is $31.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.11 or more per hour.

    Is Kalamazoo above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 12.9% above 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $50,360 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,150.