Chemical Technicians Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $50,890 -11.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.46
10th percentile $38,150
90th percentile $98,240
Employed locally 200
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,150
    25th
    $38,150
    50th (median)
    $50,890
    75th
    $70,670
    90th
    $98,240

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 68% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 32% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,670
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $60,940
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $59,450
    Syracuse, NY $58,590
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $54,830
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $50,590

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    School Psychologists $73,440
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $60,940
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,330
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $52,360
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $85,010
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $66,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Rochester, NY is $24.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.29 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Rochester, NY is 11.9% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,150 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,150.