How much does a chemical technician make in Atlanta?
$60,830a year
Median yearly pay for chemical technicians in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $29.25 an hour or $5,069 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.25
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 80 of 193
- Jobs in the area
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,080Median: $60,830Highest 10%: $71,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,080 | $20.71 | |
| 25th | $52,020 | $25.01 | |
| Median | $60,830 | $29.25 | |
| 75th | $66,060 | $31.76 | |
| 90th | $71,630 | $34.44 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for chemical technicians.
| Augusta, GA | $77,220 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $51,630 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $144,900 |
| Physical Scientist | $137,700 |
| Economist | $122,600 |
| Microbiologist | $109,300 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $108,000 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $103,100 |
| School Psychologist | $99,110 |
| Chemist | $97,930 |
| Biological Scientist | $97,160 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $97,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical technician make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $29.25 ($60,830 a year).
Do chemical technicians make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $60,830 against $60,390 nationally, 1% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $58,120, so Atlanta pays 5% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for chemical technician pay?
80 of 193 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemical technician make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,630 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.