Chemical Technicians Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $60,250 +4.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.97
10th percentile $41,600
90th percentile $98,610
Employed locally 430
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,600
    25th
    $48,900
    50th (median)
    $60,250
    75th
    $80,350
    90th
    $98,610

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 77% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 23% 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $83,530
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $70,400
    Joplin, MO-KS $68,720
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $68,000
    Columbia, MO $63,310
    Mobile, AL $62,220

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemists $95,060
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $91,670
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $99,250
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $93,290
    Biological Scientists, All Other $78,330
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $60,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in St. Louis, MO-IL is $28.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.53 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 4.3% above 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $41,600 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,900.