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How much does a chemical technician make in Augusta?

$77,220a year

Median yearly pay for chemical technicians in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area. That is $37.13 an hour or $6,435 a month.

Hourly
$37.13
Vs. national median
+28%
Rank among cities
11 of 193
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,320Median: $77,220Highest 10%: $120,400
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$43,320$20.83
25th$55,510$26.69
Median$77,220$37.13
75th$114,400$55.02
90th$120,400$57.90

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for chemical technicians.

Atlanta, GA$60,830
Chattanooga, TN$51,630
Chemical Technician salary in Georgia Chemical Technician salary in all states

Related jobs in Augusta

Same field, median yearly pay.

Social Scientist and Related Worker$115,900
Nuclear Technician$108,200
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$93,000
Environmental Scientist and Specialist$90,340
School Psychologist$89,530
Environmental Science and Protection Technician$77,860
Medical Scientist$76,370
Urban and Regional Planner$75,100
Chemist$72,340
Occupational Health and Safety Technician$68,060
Salaries for every job in Augusta, GA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a chemical technician make an hour in Augusta?

The median hourly pay in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area is $37.13 ($77,220 a year).

Do chemical technicians make more in Augusta than the national average?

Yes: $77,220 against $60,390 nationally, 28% more.

How does Augusta compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $58,120, so Augusta pays 33% more.

Where does Augusta rank for chemical technician pay?

11 of 193 metro areas with data.

How much does a chemical technician make starting out in Augusta?

The lowest-paid 10% make $43,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $120,400 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.