The salary statistics and trend of chemical technicians in the industry of scientific research and development 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 | $30,060 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $38,810 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $52,830 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $71,610 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $95,400 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for chemical technicians in the industry of scientific research and development 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 $95,400. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $52,830. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent chemical technicians is $30,060.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of chemical technicians in the industry of Scientific Research and Development Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $52,830 | -1.06% | 8.35% |
| 2016 | $53,390 | 4.50% | - |
| 2015 | $50,990 | 6.06% | - |
| 2014 | $47,900 | 4.74% | - |
| 2013 | $45,630 | -6.11% | - |
| 2012 | $48,420 | - | - |
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 | |