Chemical Technicians Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $48,630 -15.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.38
10th percentile $38,480
90th percentile $125,530
Employed locally 60
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,480
    25th
    $43,250
    50th (median)
    $48,630
    75th
    $73,810
    90th
    $125,530

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 76% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 24% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $74,620
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $67,600
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $63,200
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $61,600
    Pittsburgh, PA $60,690
    Reading, PA $59,140

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,420
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $76,400
    Chemists $79,950
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $80,160
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $55,880
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $60,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Scranton?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Scranton, PA is $23.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.68 or more per hour.

    Is Scranton above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Scranton, PA is 15.9% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,480 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,250.