Chemical Technicians Salary in Niles, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Niles, MI

Median annual salary $77,840 +34.7% vs national
Median hourly $37.42
10th percentile $39,220
90th percentile $121,840
Employed locally 40
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,220
    25th
    $47,200
    50th (median)
    $77,840
    75th
    $108,960
    90th
    $121,840

    Niles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,152 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 123% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 23% 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
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $81,630
    Midland, MI $77,810
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $65,250
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $65,250
    Bay City, MI $63,370
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $63,200

    Related occupations in Niles, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $113,680
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $69,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Niles?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Niles, MI is $37.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.58 or more per hour.

    Is Niles above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Niles, MI is 34.7% 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 Niles?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,220 per year in Niles, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,200.