How much does a chemical technician make in Los Angeles?
$58,070a year
Median yearly pay for chemical technicians in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $27.92 an hour or $4,839 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.92
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 99 of 193
- Jobs in the area
- 2,330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,750Median: $58,070Highest 10%: $83,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,750 | $20.55 | |
| 25th | $49,950 | $24.01 | |
| Median | $58,070 | $27.92 | |
| 75th | $70,890 | $34.08 | |
| 90th | $83,480 | $40.13 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for chemical technicians.
| San Francisco, CA | $71,470 |
| San Jose, CA | $67,140 |
| Vallejo, CA | $62,470 |
| Sacramento, CA | $60,870 |
| Oxnard, CA | $58,580 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $57,610 |
| 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 |
| Stockton, CA | $52,290 |
| Visalia, CA | $51,360 |
| Fresno, CA | $50,610 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $160,300 |
| Psychologist | $153,600 |
| Economist | $151,500 |
| Materials Scientist | $150,000 |
| Physical Scientist | $136,200 |
| Medical Scientist | $134,900 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $131,700 |
| Sociologist | $124,500 |
| Hydrologist | $123,400 |
| School Psychologist | $122,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical technician make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $27.92 ($58,070 a year).
Do chemical technicians make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
No: $58,070 against $60,390 nationally, 4% less.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $59,510, so Los Angeles pays 2% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for chemical technician pay?
99 of 193 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemical technician make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,480 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.