How much does a chemical technician make in New York?
$60,320a year
Median yearly pay for chemical technicians in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $29.00 an hour or $5,027 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.00
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 86 of 193
- Jobs in the area
- 3,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,780Median: $60,320Highest 10%: $81,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,780 | $22.01 | |
| 25th | $50,960 | $24.50 | |
| Median | $60,320 | $29.00 | |
| 75th | $75,760 | $36.42 | |
| 90th | $81,710 | $39.28 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for chemical technicians.
| Syracuse, NY | $65,060 |
| Albany, NY | $64,060 |
| Buffalo, NY | $60,030 |
| Rochester, NY | $57,020 |
| Binghamton, NY | $51,530 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $182,000 |
| Economist | $176,100 |
| Nuclear Technician | $171,500 |
| Physical Scientist | $139,600 |
| Psychologist | $132,200 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $128,800 |
| Materials Scientist | $120,700 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $120,500 |
| School Psychologist | $117,500 |
| Biological Scientist | $111,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical technician make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $29.00 ($60,320 a year).
Do chemical technicians make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $60,320 against $60,390 nationally, 0% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $60,900, so New York pays 1% less.
Where does New York rank for chemical technician pay?
86 of 193 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemical technician make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,710 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.