The salary statistics and trend of chemical technicians in the industry of management, scientific, and technical consulting services 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 | $22,500 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $28,180 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $38,500 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $50,340 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $65,660 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for chemical technicians in the industry of management, scientific, and technical consulting services. 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 $65,660. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $38,500. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent chemical technicians is $22,500.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of chemical technicians in the industry of Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $38,500 | -0.42% | -3.92% |
| 2016 | $38,660 | 3.39% | - |
| 2015 | $37,350 | 2.41% | - |
| 2014 | $36,450 | -5.82% | - |
| 2013 | $38,570 | -3.73% | - |
| 2012 | $40,010 | - | - |
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.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | |
| Engineering Services | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | |
| Testing Laboratories | |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | |