Chemical Technicians Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $51,140 -11.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.59
10th percentile $39,050
90th percentile $80,020
Employed locally 2,020
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,050
    25th
    $47,510
    50th (median)
    $51,140
    75th
    $63,550
    90th
    $80,020

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 55% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 45% 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
    Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $88,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $68,000
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $65,000
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $63,200
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $62,520
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,670

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $128,470
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $98,720
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $100,330
    School Psychologists $108,130
    Chemists $82,370
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $101,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Los Angeles, CA is $24.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.13 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Los Angeles, CA is 11.5% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,050 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,510.