Chemical Technicians Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $56,160 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.00
10th percentile $41,580
90th percentile $73,890
Employed locally 70
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,580
    25th
    $46,800
    50th (median)
    $56,160
    75th
    $65,170
    90th
    $73,890

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 59% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 41% 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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $105,750
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $131,170
    Biological Scientists, All Other $111,220
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $100,240
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $95,100
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $92,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Santa Maria, CA is $27.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.68 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Santa Maria, CA is 2.8% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $41,580 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,800.