Chemical Technicians Salary in Lawrence, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawrence, KS

Median annual salary $60,230 +4.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.96
10th percentile $51,340
90th percentile $77,520
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,340
    25th
    $60,220
    50th (median)
    $60,230
    75th
    $70,010
    90th
    $77,520

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 88% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 12% 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
    Joplin, MO-KS $68,720
    Jackson, MS $59,790
    Kansas City, MO-KS $57,210
    Jackson, TN $50,070
    Wichita, KS $48,650
    Jacksonville, FL $48,360

    Related occupations in Lawrence, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $61,740
    Chemists $96,050
    Food Scientists and Technologists $64,210
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $109,740
    School Psychologists $84,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Lawrence?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Lawrence, KS is $28.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.27 or more per hour.

    Is Lawrence above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Lawrence, KS is 4.2% 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 Lawrence?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $51,340 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,220.