The median annual wage for Chemical Technicians in Ames, IA is $50,600 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $51,520.
Pay spans roughly $37,960 at the 10th percentile to $62,200 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.33 per hour. An estimated 30 people work as chemical technicians in Ames, IA.
| Median (annual) | $50,600 |
| Mean (annual) | $51,520 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.33 |
| 10th percentile | $37,960 |
| 90th percentile | $62,200 |
| Employment | 30 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.