How much does a chemical technician make in Albany?
$64,060a year
Median yearly pay for chemical technicians in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $30.80 an hour or $5,338 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.80
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 45 of 193
- Jobs in the area
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,190Median: $64,060Highest 10%: $89,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,190 | $24.61 | |
| 25th | $52,490 | $25.24 | |
| Median | $64,060 | $30.80 | |
| 75th | $76,580 | $36.82 | |
| 90th | $89,500 | $43.03 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for chemical technicians.
| Syracuse, NY | $65,060 |
| New York, NY | $60,320 |
| Buffalo, NY | $60,030 |
| Rochester, NY | $57,020 |
| Binghamton, NY | $51,530 |
Related jobs in Albany
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $159,200 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $134,100 |
| Materials Scientist | $132,700 |
| Chemist | $110,900 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $106,400 |
| Epidemiologist | $104,300 |
| Physical Scientist | $99,460 |
| Economist | $99,200 |
| Medical Scientist | $95,800 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $94,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical technician make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $30.80 ($64,060 a year).
Do chemical technicians make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $64,060 against $60,390 nationally, 6% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $60,900, so Albany pays 5% more.
Where does Albany rank for chemical technician pay?
45 of 193 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemical technician make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $89,500 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.