Chemical Technicians Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $48,650 -15.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.39
10th percentile $38,000
90th percentile $71,750
Employed locally 70
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,000
    25th
    $42,000
    50th (median)
    $48,650
    75th
    $61,680
    90th
    $71,750

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 71% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 29% 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
    Joplin, MO-KS $68,720
    Lawrence, KS $60,230
    Jackson, MS $59,790
    Kansas City, MO-KS $57,210
    Jackson, TN $50,070
    Jacksonville, FL $48,360

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $64,920
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,160
    School Psychologists $62,570
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $89,140
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $47,020
    Chemists $81,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Wichita, KS is $23.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.61 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Wichita, KS is 15.8% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,000 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,000.