Chemical Technicians Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $60,280 +4.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.98
10th percentile $39,530
90th percentile $80,140
Employed locally 250
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,530
    25th
    $46,110
    50th (median)
    $60,280
    75th
    $65,380
    90th
    $80,140

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 69% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 31% 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
    Duluth, MN-WI $75,870
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $65,420
    Sheboygan, WI $64,530
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $63,200
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $58,820
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $58,750

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians$49,630
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$80,940
    Chemists$73,920
    Biological Scientists, All Other$77,340
    Microbiologists$79,530
    Conservation Scientists$81,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Madison, WI is $28.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.18 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Madison, WI is 4.3% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,530 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,110.