Chemical Technicians Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $62,750 +8.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.17
10th percentile $37,400
90th percentile $62,750
Employed locally 130
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,400
    25th
    $50,760
    50th (median)
    $62,750
    75th
    $62,750
    90th
    $62,750

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 89% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 11% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $65,250
    Bay City, MI $63,370

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$82,010
    Social Science Research Assistants$60,740
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$64,760
    Soil and Plant Scientists$61,710
    Physicists$67,710
    Biological Scientists, All Other$64,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Lansing, MI is $30.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.89 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Lansing, MI is 8.6% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,400 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,760.