Chemical Technicians Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $53,420 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.68
10th percentile $43,200
90th percentile $66,690
Employed locally 110
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,200
    25th
    $44,690
    50th (median)
    $53,420
    75th
    $61,770
    90th
    $66,690

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 52% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 48% 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 Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$92,980
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$110,310
    Food Science Technicians$51,450
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$139,110
    Urban and Regional Planners$121,940
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$100,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Santa Rosa, CA is $25.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 7.6% 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 Rosa?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $43,200 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,690.