Chemical Technicians Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $58,690 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.22
10th percentile $42,710
90th percentile $80,870
Employed locally 230
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,710
    25th
    $49,250
    50th (median)
    $58,690
    75th
    $72,070
    90th
    $80,870

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 62% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 38% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $102,420
    Urban and Regional Planners $91,030
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $131,390
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $101,060
    Biological Technicians $62,570
    Biological Scientists, All Other $96,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Sacramento, CA is $28.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.67 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Sacramento, CA is 1.6% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $42,710 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,250.