The median annual wage for Chemical Technicians in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA is $53,090 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $58,750.
Pay spans roughly $41,600 at the 10th percentile to $81,610 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $25.52 per hour. An estimated 810 people work as chemical technicians in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA.
| Median (annual) | $53,090 |
| Mean (annual) | $58,750 |
| Median (hourly) | $25.52 |
| 10th percentile | $41,600 |
| 90th percentile | $81,610 |
| Employment | 810 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.