Chemical Technicians Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $48,680 -15.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.40
10th percentile $38,170
90th percentile $84,010
Employed locally 270
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,170
    25th
    $41,050
    50th (median)
    $48,680
    75th
    $65,860
    90th
    $84,010

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 64% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 36% 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
    Madison, WI $60,280
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $58,820

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $66,140
    School Psychologists $104,290
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,620
    Chemists $76,820
    Psychologists, All Other $107,550
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $110,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Milwaukee, WI is $23.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.97 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Milwaukee, WI is 15.8% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,170 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,050.