How much does a chemical technician make in Pennsylvania?
$59,420a year
Median yearly pay for chemical technicians in Pennsylvania. That is $28.57 an hour or $4,952 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.57
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,090Median: $59,420Highest 10%: $85,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,090 | $19.75 | |
| 25th | $47,690 | $22.93 | |
| Median | $59,420 | $28.57 | |
| 75th | $75,150 | $36.13 | |
| 90th | $85,890 | $41.29 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $66,940 |
| Allentown, PA | $64,740 |
| Reading, PA | $61,790 |
| Scranton, PA | $61,740 |
| Altoona, PA | $55,650 |
| York, PA | $52,170 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $51,030 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $49,390 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemical technicians.
| 22. Ohio | $59,750 |
| 23. California | $59,510 |
| 24. Wisconsin | $59,440 |
| 25. Pennsylvania | $59,420 |
| 26. Indiana | $59,290 |
| 27. North Carolina | $59,030 |
| 28. West Virginia | $58,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical technician make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $28.57 ($59,420 a year).
Do chemical technicians make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $59,420 against $60,390 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for chemical technician pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 25 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania 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.