Chemical Technicians Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $52,780 -8.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.38
10th percentile $47,280
90th percentile $82,160
Employed locally 60
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,280
    25th
    $49,280
    50th (median)
    $52,780
    75th
    $61,870
    90th
    $82,160

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 60% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 40% 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
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $88,800
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $81,630
    Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $78,980
    Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $78,390
    Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $78,110

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biochemists and Biophysicists $96,110
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $66,790
    Biological Technicians $50,210
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $88,850
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $65,620
    Urban and Regional Planners $77,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Portland, ME is $25.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.50 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Portland, ME is 8.7% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $47,280 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,280.