How much does a chemical technician make in Boise City?
$61,870a year
Median yearly pay for chemical technicians in the Boise City, ID metro area. That is $29.75 an hour or $5,156 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.75
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 65 of 193
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,810Median: $61,870Highest 10%: $77,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,810 | $18.18 | |
| 25th | $49,750 | $23.92 | |
| Median | $61,870 | $29.75 | |
| 75th | $65,490 | $31.49 | |
| 90th | $77,080 | $37.06 |
Other cities in Idaho
Median yearly pay for chemical technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Boise City
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychologist | $113,800 |
| Anthropologist and Archeologist | $104,300 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $99,430 |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $90,610 |
| Geoscientist | $88,640 |
| Biological Scientist | $88,610 |
| Hydrologist | $88,150 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $86,920 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $80,390 |
| Chemist | $78,930 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical technician make an hour in Boise City?
The median hourly pay in the Boise City, ID metro area is $29.75 ($61,870 a year).
Do chemical technicians make more in Boise City than the national average?
Yes: $61,870 against $60,390 nationally, 2% more.
How does Boise City compare with the rest of Idaho?
The median in Idaho is $54,560, so Boise City pays 13% more.
Where does Boise City rank for chemical technician pay?
65 of 193 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemical technician make starting out in Boise City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,080 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.