Chemical Technicians Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $57,160 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.48
10th percentile $38,480
90th percentile $76,600
Employed locally 490
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,480
    25th
    $43,420
    50th (median)
    $57,160
    75th
    $70,860
    90th
    $76,600

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 60% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 40% 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
    Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $78,110
    Duluth, MN-WI $75,870
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $64,490
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $63,700
    Terre Haute, IN $63,460

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $78,570
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $52,400
    Biological Technicians $51,700
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $81,690
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $87,610
    Chemists $76,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Salt Lake City, UT is $27.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.06 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 1.1% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,480 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,420.