Chemical Technicians Salary in Pensacola, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL

Median annual salary $67,600 +17% vs national
Median hourly $32.50
10th percentile $44,550
90th percentile $103,110
Employed locally 90
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,550
    25th
    $48,880
    50th (median)
    $67,600
    75th
    $103,110
    90th
    $103,110

    Pensacola economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,588 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 92% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 8% 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
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $64,070
    Tallahassee, FL $61,980
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $60,860
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $54,400
    Gainesville, FL $49,030
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $48,980

    Related occupations in Pensacola, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $49,990
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $48,820
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $86,170
    Forensic Science Technicians $58,770
    Biological Scientists, All Other $72,550
    Urban and Regional Planners $72,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Pensacola?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Pensacola, FL is $32.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.05 or more per hour.

    Is Pensacola above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Pensacola, FL is 17% 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 Pensacola?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $44,550 per year in Pensacola, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,880.