How much does a chemical technician make in California?
$59,510a year
Median yearly pay for chemical technicians in California. That is $28.61 an hour or $4,959 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.61
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,070Median: $59,510Highest 10%: $88,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,070 | $21.19 | |
| 25th | $49,810 | $23.95 | |
| Median | $59,510 | $28.61 | |
| 75th | $73,680 | $35.42 | |
| 90th | $88,900 | $42.74 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $71,470 |
| San Jose, CA | $67,140 |
| Vallejo, CA | $62,470 |
| Sacramento, CA | $60,870 |
| Oxnard, CA | $58,580 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $58,070 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $57,610 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $57,390 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $57,380 |
| San Diego, CA | $57,270 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $56,630 |
| Modesto, CA | $56,250 |
| Napa, CA | $55,750 |
| Riverside, CA | $55,620 |
| Salinas, CA | $54,220 |
| Stockton, CA | $52,290 |
| Visalia, CA | $51,360 |
| Fresno, CA | $50,610 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $46,950 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemical technicians.
| 20. Kentucky | $60,830 |
| 21. Oklahoma | $60,020 |
| 22. Ohio | $59,750 |
| 23. California | $59,510 |
| 24. Wisconsin | $59,440 |
| 25. Pennsylvania | $59,420 |
| 26. Indiana | $59,290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical technician make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $28.61 ($59,510 a year).
Do chemical technicians make more in California than the national average?
No: $59,510 against $60,390 nationally, 1% less.
Where does California rank for chemical technician pay?
California ranks 23 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays chemical technicians the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $71,470 a year.
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.