Chemical Technicians Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $52,290 -9.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.14
10th percentile $43,930
90th percentile $75,720
Employed locally 200
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,930
    25th
    $48,280
    50th (median)
    $52,290
    75th
    $62,410
    90th
    $75,720

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 54% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 46% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $63,200
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $61,600
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $59,450

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $77,610
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $126,990
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $96,620
    Chemists $86,090
    Biochemists and Biophysicists $103,100
    Physical Scientists, All Other $102,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Trenton?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Trenton, NJ is $25.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.57 or more per hour.

    Is Trenton above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Trenton, NJ is 9.5% 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 Trenton?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $43,930 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,280.