Chemical Technicians Salary in Napa, CA

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

Median annual salary $53,710 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.82
10th percentile $45,190
90th percentile $80,350
Employed locally 90
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,190
    25th
    $49,000
    50th (median)
    $53,710
    75th
    $62,480
    90th
    $80,350

    Napa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $108,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 49% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 51% 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 Napa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Food Science Technicians $58,300
    Food Scientists and Technologists $75,010
    Soil and Plant Scientists $87,070
    Chemists $83,190
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $97,620
    Urban and Regional Planners $121,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Napa?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Napa, CA is $25.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.12 or more per hour.

    Is Napa above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Napa, CA is 7.1% 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 Napa?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $45,190 per year in Napa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,000.