How much does a chemical technician make in New Jersey?
$58,580a year
Median yearly pay for chemical technicians in New Jersey. That is $28.16 an hour or $4,882 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.16
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,380Median: $58,580Highest 10%: $81,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,380 | $22.30 | |
| 25th | $51,130 | $24.58 | |
| Median | $58,580 | $28.16 | |
| 75th | $72,110 | $34.67 | |
| 90th | $81,390 | $39.13 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $66,940 |
| Allentown, PA | $64,740 |
| New York, NY | $60,320 |
| Trenton, NJ | $55,670 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemical technicians.
| 26. Indiana | $59,290 |
| 27. North Carolina | $59,030 |
| 28. West Virginia | $58,750 |
| 29. New Jersey | $58,580 |
| 30. Michigan | $58,180 |
| 31. Alabama | $58,150 |
| 32. Georgia | $58,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical technician make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $28.16 ($58,580 a year).
Do chemical technicians make more in New Jersey than the national average?
No: $58,580 against $60,390 nationally, 3% less.
Where does New Jersey rank for chemical technician pay?
New Jersey ranks 29 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays chemical technicians the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $66,940 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.