Chemical Technicians Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $62,230 +7.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.92
10th percentile $41,580
90th percentile $89,990
Employed locally 280
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,580
    25th
    $45,450
    50th (median)
    $62,230
    75th
    $79,790
    90th
    $89,990

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 73% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 27% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $65,250

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,480
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $78,870
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $108,270
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $102,250
    School Psychologists $82,960
    Urban and Regional Planners $78,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Phoenix, AZ is $29.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.26 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Phoenix, AZ 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $41,580 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,450.