Chemical Technicians Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $47,700 -17.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.94
10th percentile $37,520
90th percentile $72,000
Employed locally 500
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,520
    25th
    $39,690
    50th (median)
    $47,700
    75th
    $59,850
    90th
    $72,000

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 65% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 35% 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
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $67,600
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $64,070
    Tallahassee, FL $61,980
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $60,860
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $54,400
    Gainesville, FL $49,030

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$77,140
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$104,660
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$79,110
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$65,310
    Biological Technicians$49,650
    Biological Scientists, All Other$77,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Miami?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Miami, FL is $22.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.28 or more per hour.

    Is Miami above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Miami, FL is 17.5% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,520 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,690.