How much does a chemical technician make in Columbus?
$62,340a year
Median yearly pay for chemical technicians in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $29.97 an hour or $5,195 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.97
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 59 of 193
- Jobs in the area
- 390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,160Median: $62,340Highest 10%: $85,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,160 | $22.19 | |
| 25th | $50,060 | $24.07 | |
| Median | $62,340 | $29.97 | |
| 75th | $76,130 | $36.60 | |
| 90th | $85,170 | $40.95 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for chemical technicians.
| Cleveland, OH | $62,080 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $61,760 |
| Toledo, OH | $60,000 |
| Canton, OH | $57,080 |
| Dayton, OH | $52,470 |
| Akron, OH | $51,050 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $170,400 |
| Psychologist | $127,100 |
| Materials Scientist | $104,400 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $104,400 |
| School Psychologist | $100,700 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $98,920 |
| Hydrologist | $98,200 |
| Chemist | $94,170 |
| Medical Scientist | $84,300 |
| Geoscientist | $84,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical technician make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $29.97 ($62,340 a year).
Do chemical technicians make more in Columbus than the national average?
Yes: $62,340 against $60,390 nationally, 3% more.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $59,750, so Columbus pays 4% more.
Where does Columbus rank for chemical technician pay?
59 of 193 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemical technician make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,170 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.