The salary statistics and trend of chemical technicians in the industry of testing laboratories are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare chemical technician salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $25,960 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $31,400 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $38,750 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $50,210 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $64,040 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for chemical technicians in the industry of testing laboratories. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) chemical technicians is $64,040. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $38,750. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent chemical technicians is $25,960.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of chemical technicians in the industry of Testing Laboratories from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $38,750 | 3.07% | 9.29% |
| 2016 | $37,560 | 0.56% | - |
| 2015 | $37,350 | 0.40% | - |
| 2014 | $37,200 | 2.15% | - |
| 2013 | $36,400 | 3.43% | - |
| 2012 | $35,150 | - | - |
The average salaries of chemical technicians in eight industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of chemical technicians in a specific industry, use the links in the table.