Chemical Technicians Salary in Manchester, NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Manchester-Nashua, NH

Median annual salary $47,010 -18.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.60
10th percentile $43,420
90th percentile $61,190
Employed locally 50
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,420
    25th
    $43,940
    50th (median)
    $47,010
    75th
    $52,460
    90th
    $61,190

    Manchester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $100,436 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 47% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 53% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $65,000

    Related occupations in Manchester, NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $99,990
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $52,510
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $77,290
    Chemists $80,220
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $61,970
    School Psychologists $81,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Manchester?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Manchester, NH is $22.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.74 or more per hour.

    Is Manchester above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Manchester, NH is 18.7% 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 Manchester?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $43,420 per year in Manchester, NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,940.