Chemical Technicians Salary in York, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • York-Hanover, PA

Median annual salary $52,970 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.47
10th percentile $38,470
90th percentile $76,340
Employed locally 50
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,470
    25th
    $45,580
    50th (median)
    $52,970
    75th
    $62,830
    90th
    $76,340

    York economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,238 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 64% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 36% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $74,620
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $67,600
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $63,200
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $61,600
    Pittsburgh, PA $60,690
    Reading, PA $59,140

    Related occupations in York, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $76,650
    Chemists $81,490
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $106,520
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $73,100
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $49,000
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $60,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in York?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in York, PA is $25.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.43 or more per hour.

    Is York above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in York, PA is 8.3% 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 York?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,470 per year in York, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,580.