Chemical Technicians Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $48,730 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.43
10th percentile $40,050
90th percentile $66,000
Employed locally 430
National median $57,790

Compare Chemical Technicians salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Reno, NV stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Chemical Technicians
in
Reno, NV
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,050
    25th
    $46,960
    50th (median)
    $48,730
    75th
    $58,070
    90th
    $66,000

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 58% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 42% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $62,570
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $58,640
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $57,390
    Jacksonville, FL $48,360
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $47,140
    Greenville, NC $45,130

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $93,600
    Biological Scientists, All Other $59,290
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $106,530
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $93,180
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $65,120
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $77,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Reno?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Reno, NV is $23.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.95 or more per hour.

    Is Reno above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Reno, NV is 15.7% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $40,050 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,960.