Chemical Technicians Salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Median annual salary $55,120 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.50
10th percentile $45,700
90th percentile $88,900
Employed locally 480
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,700
    25th
    $46,650
    50th (median)
    $55,120
    75th
    $66,710
    90th
    $88,900

    Minneapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 56% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 44% 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

    Related occupations in Minneapolis, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $97,970
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $95,530
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $91,160
    Chemists $83,790
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $47,130
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $103,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Minneapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Minneapolis, MN-WI is $26.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.90 or more per hour.

    Is Minneapolis above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI is 4.6% 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 Minneapolis?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $45,700 per year in Minneapolis, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,650.