Chemical Technicians Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $60,690 +5% vs national
Median hourly $29.18
10th percentile $38,480
90th percentile $90,850
Employed locally 640
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,480
    25th
    $47,320
    50th (median)
    $60,690
    75th
    $75,130
    90th
    $90,850

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 82% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 18% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $74,620
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $67,600
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $63,200
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $61,600
    Reading, PA $59,140
    Altoona, PA $55,650

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$90,280
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$82,590
    Chemists$74,200
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$51,200
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$75,550
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$62,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Pittsburgh?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Pittsburgh, PA is $29.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.79 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsburgh above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 5% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,480 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,320.