Chemical Technicians pay range in Duluth
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,020 a year or less, while the top 10% make $80,330 or more. The middle half of chemical technicians in Duluth earn between $55,200 and $80,230.
- $49K10th
- $55K25th
- $80KMedian
- $80K75th
- $80K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $68,860 | $5,738 | $33.11 |
| Median | $80,190 | $6,682 | $38.55 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $55,200 | $4,600 | $26.54 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $80,230 | $6,686 | $38.57 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Chemical Technicians pay in Duluth vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Chemical technicians in Duluth earn about the same as the Minnesota average ($68,240) and 8% more than the U.S. average ($63,900). At the median the gap is +33% against the U.S. median of $60,390.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth | $68,860 | $80,190 | $49,020 | $80,330 | 60 |
| Minnesota | $68,240 | $62,400 | $48,030 | $92,550 | 870 |
| United States | $63,900 | $60,390 | $41,740 | $92,040 | 57,540 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Chemical Technicians salary after taxes in Duluth
On the average salary of $68,860, a single filer in Duluth takes home about $54,114 a year, or $4,509 a month and $2,081 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Duluth, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $54,694 | $4,558 |
| Working in MN | $54,114 | $4,509 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Duluth a good place for chemical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Duluth area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.8), so the average $68,860 buys what about $77,573 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Duluth ($50,000). A typical home costs $264,350, or 3.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Chemical Technicians salary in other Minnesota cities
Duluth ranks 2nd of 2 Minnesota metro areas for this job; Minneapolis pays the most ($70,570).
- Minneapolis$70,570
- Duluth$68,860
Highest-paying cities for chemical technicians
Baton Rouge, LA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($94,470).
- Baton Rouge, LA$94,470
- Lake Charles, LA$89,340
- Augusta, GA$83,060
- Niles, MI$81,900
- Beaumont, TX$80,360
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Chemical Technicians salary in Duluth: questions
How much do chemical technicians make an hour in Duluth?
$33.11 an hour on average, and $38.55 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level chemical technicians salary in Duluth?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,020 a year and the 25th percentile is $55,200, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the chemical technicians take-home pay in Duluth?
About $54,114 a year ($4,509 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $68,860. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do chemical technicians earn more in Duluth than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% more than the U.S. average for this job ($63,900).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-4031; area Duluth, MN-WI (20260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.29, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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