The median annual wage for Chemical Technicians in California is $56,620 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $61,820.
Pay spans roughly $40,350 at the 10th percentile to $88,990 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.22 per hour. An estimated 6,480 people work as chemical technicians in California.
| Median (annual) | $56,620 |
| Mean (annual) | $61,820 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.22 |
| 10th percentile | $40,350 |
| 90th percentile | $88,990 |
| Employment | 6,480 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.