Chemical Technicians pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,800 a year or less, while the top 10% make $91,190 or more. The middle half of chemical technicians in Washington earn between $45,650 and $69,620.
- $38K10th
- $46K25th
- $58KMedian
- $70K75th
- $91K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $61,490 | $5,124 | $29.56 |
| Median | $57,880 | $4,823 | $27.83 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,650 | $3,804 | $21.95 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $69,620 | $5,802 | $33.47 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Chemical Technicians pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Chemical technicians in Washington earn 12% more than the Washington, D.C. average ($55,130) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($63,900). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $60,390.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $61,490 | $57,880 | $37,800 | $91,190 | 470 |
| Washington, D.C. | $55,130 | $56,530 | $38,670 | $69,820 | 30 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $61,490, a single filer in Washington takes home about $49,037 a year, or $4,086 a month and $1,886 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $49,658 | $4,138 |
| Working in DC | $49,037 | $4,086 |
| Working in MD | $48,878 | $4,073 |
| Working in VA | $48,866 | $4,072 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for chemical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $61,490 buys what about $56,473 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 9.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Chemical Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$65,630
- Baltimore, MD$47,440
- Charlottesville, VA$54,950
- York, PA$57,800
- Richmond, VA$55,060
- Salisbury, MD$48,370
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 Washington: questions
How much do chemical technicians make an hour in Washington?
$29.56 an hour on average, and $27.83 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level chemical technicians salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,800 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,650, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the chemical technicians take-home pay in Washington?
About $49,037 a year ($4,086 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $61,490.
Do chemical technicians earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% less 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.4%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.40, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.40).
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