Chemical Technicians Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $48,900 -15.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.51
10th percentile $37,670
90th percentile $70,450
Employed locally 260
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,670
    25th
    $43,420
    50th (median)
    $48,900
    75th
    $61,180
    90th
    $70,450

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 52% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 48% 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
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $88,800
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $83,530
    Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $78,980
    Corpus Christi, TX $75,890
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $69,380
    Shreveport-Bossier City, LA $68,460

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians$47,390
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$99,540
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$88,000
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$97,380
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$62,190
    Urban and Regional Planners$99,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Portland, OR-WA is $23.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.12 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Portland, OR-WA is 15.4% 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 $37,670 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,420.