Chemical Technicians Salary in Syracuse, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Syracuse, NY

Median annual salary $58,590 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.17
10th percentile $36,750
90th percentile $126,860
Employed locally 130
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,750
    25th
    $45,600
    50th (median)
    $58,590
    75th
    $75,800
    90th
    $126,860

    Syracuse economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 80% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 20% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,670
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $60,940
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $59,450
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $54,830
    Rochester, NY $50,890
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $50,590

    Related occupations in Syracuse, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $77,030
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $82,590
    School Psychologists $81,950
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $48,970
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $51,270
    Biological Technicians $59,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Syracuse?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Syracuse, NY is $28.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.55 or more per hour.

    Is Syracuse above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Syracuse, NY is 1.4% 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 Syracuse?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,750 per year in Syracuse, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,600.