How much does a chemical technician make in Milwaukee?
$61,230a year
Median yearly pay for chemical technicians in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $29.44 an hour or $5,103 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.44
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 76 of 193
- Jobs in the area
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,320Median: $61,230Highest 10%: $93,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,320 | $19.87 | |
| 25th | $47,650 | $22.91 | |
| Median | $61,230 | $29.44 | |
| 75th | $72,170 | $34.70 | |
| 90th | $93,540 | $44.97 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for chemical technicians.
| Duluth, MN | $80,190 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $67,430 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $62,820 |
| Madison, WI | $60,720 |
| Green Bay, WI | $53,430 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $173,200 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $109,900 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $101,200 |
| School Psychologist | $95,090 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $87,450 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $86,230 |
| Medical Scientist | $82,880 |
| Biological Scientist | $81,640 |
| Psychologist | $80,200 |
| Chemist | $78,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical technician make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $29.44 ($61,230 a year).
Do chemical technicians make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $61,230 against $60,390 nationally, 1% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $59,440, so Milwaukee pays 3% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for chemical technician pay?
76 of 193 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemical technician make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,540 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.