Chemical Technicians Salary in Reading, PA

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

Median annual salary $59,140 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.43
10th percentile $38,390
90th percentile $72,640
Employed locally 100
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,390
    25th
    $45,190
    50th (median)
    $59,140
    75th
    $61,750
    90th
    $72,640

    Reading economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 76% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 24% 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
    Pittsburgh, PA $60,690
    Altoona, PA $55,650

    Related occupations in Reading, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$92,320
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$74,690
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$87,280
    Chemists$75,230
    School Psychologists$86,070
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$61,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Reading?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Reading, PA is $28.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.32 or more per hour.

    Is Reading above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Reading, PA is 2.3% 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 Reading?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,390 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,190.