Chemical Technicians Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $49,220 -14.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.66
10th percentile $38,880
90th percentile $75,800
Employed locally 380
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,880
    25th
    $44,170
    50th (median)
    $49,220
    75th
    $62,960
    90th
    $75,800

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 57% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 43% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $68,000
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $65,000
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $63,200
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $62,520
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,670

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $92,230
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $57,610
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $128,890
    School Psychologists $124,200
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $96,390
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $96,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Riverside, CA is $23.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.26 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Riverside, CA is 14.8% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,880 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,170.