Chemical Technicians Salary in Salisbury, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salisbury, MD

Median annual salary $31,200 -46% vs national
Median hourly $15.00
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $55,850
Employed locally 60
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $31,200
    75th
    $50,160
    90th
    $55,850

    Salisbury economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,592 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 45% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 55% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $63,200
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $63,160
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $60,340
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $47,160

    Related occupations in Salisbury, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $83,370
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $77,000
    Chemists $68,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Salisbury?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Salisbury, MD is $15.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.34 or more per hour.

    Is Salisbury above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Salisbury, MD is 46% 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 Salisbury?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Salisbury, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.