Chemical Technicians Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $55,310 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.59
10th percentile $37,980
90th percentile $66,130
Employed locally 150
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,980
    25th
    $41,050
    50th (median)
    $55,310
    75th
    $58,950
    90th
    $66,130

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 69% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 31% 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
    Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $88,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $68,000
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $65,000
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $63,200
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $62,520
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,670

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Food Science Technicians $48,940
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $95,320
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $136,180
    Food Scientists and Technologists $81,740
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $83,000
    Chemists $81,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Modesto?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Modesto, CA is $26.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.68 or more per hour.

    Is Modesto above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Modesto, CA is 4.3% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,980 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,050.