Chemical Technicians Salary in Mobile, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mobile, AL

Median annual salary $62,220 +7.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.91
10th percentile $38,480
90th percentile $79,590
Employed locally 200
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,480
    25th
    $44,930
    50th (median)
    $62,220
    75th
    $76,240
    90th
    $79,590

    Mobile economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,119 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 107% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 7% above 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
    Dothan, AL $128,190
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $76,260
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $65,990
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $65,250
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $64,070
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $62,570

    Related occupations in Mobile, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $73,860
    Chemists $90,280
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $49,760
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $63,940
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,580
    Biological Scientists, All Other $92,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Mobile?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Mobile, AL is $29.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.54 or more per hour.

    Is Mobile above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Mobile, AL is 7.7% 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 Mobile?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,480 per year in Mobile, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,930.