Chemical Technicians Salary in New York

Chemical technicians in New York earn the most in Syracuse (average $70,010 a year) and the least in Binghamton ($51,260), across the 7 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the chemical technicians average at $62,830 and the median at $60,900 for 2,200 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $63,900.

Chemical Technicians average salary by city in New York

Syracuse$70,010
Albany$67,090
New York$63,460
Buffalo$60,490
Kiryas Joel$59,570
Rochester$58,900
Binghamton$51,260

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Syracuse	$70,010	$65,060	$48,320	$54,836	96
Albany	$67,090	$64,060	$52,490	$52,943	100
New York	$63,460	$60,320	$50,960	$50,285	113
Buffalo	$60,490	$60,030	$52,790	$48,062	96
Kiryas Joel	$59,570	$58,140	$50,570	$47,373	109
Rochester	$58,900	$57,020	$40,330	$46,872	97
Binghamton	$51,260	$51,530	$45,960	$41,153	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Chemical Technicians salary in other states

Chemical Technicians salary by city and state

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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.
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.

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