Chemical Technicians Salary in Vallejo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Vallejo, CA

Median annual salary $58,320 +0.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.04
10th percentile $45,680
90th percentile $105,100
Employed locally 80
National median $57,790

Compare Chemical Technicians salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Vallejo, CA stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Chemical Technicians
in
Vallejo, CA
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,680
    25th
    $46,010
    50th (median)
    $58,320
    75th
    $66,000
    90th
    $105,100

    Vallejo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $99,994 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 58% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 42% 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 Vallejo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $143,370
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $100,000
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $80,710
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $158,810
    Urban and Regional Planners $122,550
    School Psychologists $109,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Vallejo?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Vallejo, CA is $28.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.33 or more per hour.

    Is Vallejo above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Vallejo, CA is 0.9% 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 Vallejo?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $45,680 per year in Vallejo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,010.