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Chemical Laboratory Technician

Average Early-Career Chemical Laboratory Technician with Quality Control (QC) Skills Hourly Pay

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$18.17
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Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
10%
$14.48
MEDIAN
$18.17
90%
$26.11

The average hourly pay for a Chemical Laboratory Technician is $18.17 in 2025

Hourly Rate
$14 - $26
Bonus
$1k - $4k
Total Pay
$31k - $61k
Based on 19 salary profiles (last updated Jun 24 2024)
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What Do Chemical Laboratory Technicians Do?

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Common Health Benefits for a Chemical Laboratory Technician

Medical
71%
Dental
71%
Vision
57%
None
29%

Gender Breakdown for Chemical Laboratory Technicians

Female
83.3%
Male
16.7%
This data is based on 6 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Chemical Laboratory Technicians

What is the highest pay for Chemical Laboratory Technicians?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Chemical Laboratory Technician is $26.11 / hour

What is the lowest pay for Chemical Laboratory Technicians?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Chemical Laboratory Technician is $14.48 / hour

How can Chemical Laboratory Technicians increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Chemical Laboratory Technician is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Chemical Laboratory Technician that oversees more junior Chemical Laboratory Technicians, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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