The median annual wage for Chemical Technicians in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $60,340 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $62,290.
Pay spans roughly $38,160 at the 10th percentile to $86,380 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $29.01 per hour. An estimated 590 people work as chemical technicians in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $60,340 |
| Mean (annual) | $62,290 |
| Median (hourly) | $29.01 |
| 10th percentile | $38,160 |
| 90th percentile | $86,380 |
| Employment | 590 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.