How much does a chemical technician make in Kentucky?
$60,830a year
Median yearly pay for chemical technicians in Kentucky. That is $29.25 an hour or $5,069 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.25
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,940Median: $60,830Highest 10%: $97,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,940 | $19.68 | |
| 25th | $46,690 | $22.45 | |
| Median | $60,830 | $29.25 | |
| 75th | $72,560 | $34.88 | |
| 90th | $97,810 | $47.02 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bowling Green, KY | $64,620 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $61,760 |
| Owensboro, KY | $61,580 |
| Louisville, KY | $58,540 |
| Huntington, WV | $55,340 |
| Lexington, KY | $55,170 |
| Clarksville, TN | $52,570 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemical technicians.
| 17. Kansas | $61,560 |
| 18. Nevada | $61,520 |
| 19. New York | $60,900 |
| 20. Kentucky | $60,830 |
| 21. Oklahoma | $60,020 |
| 22. Ohio | $59,750 |
| 23. California | $59,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical technician make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $29.25 ($60,830 a year).
Do chemical technicians make more in Kentucky than the national average?
Yes: $60,830 against $60,390 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Kentucky rank for chemical technician pay?
Kentucky ranks 20 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays chemical technicians the most?
Bowling Green, KY, with a median of $64,620 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.