How much does a chemical technician make in Phoenix?
$63,790a year
Median yearly pay for chemical technicians in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $30.67 an hour or $5,316 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.67
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 47 of 193
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,140Median: $63,790Highest 10%: $96,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,140 | $22.18 | |
| 25th | $48,040 | $23.10 | |
| Median | $63,790 | $30.67 | |
| 75th | $86,070 | $41.38 | |
| 90th | $96,220 | $46.26 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for chemical technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychologist | $137,700 |
| Physicist | $130,500 |
| Economist | $125,200 |
| Life Scientist | $124,300 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $115,600 |
| Medical Scientist | $108,400 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $107,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $98,520 |
| Biological Scientist | $95,780 |
| School Psychologist | $93,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical technician make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $30.67 ($63,790 a year).
Do chemical technicians make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $63,790 against $60,390 nationally, 6% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $65,860, so Phoenix pays 3% less.
Where does Phoenix rank for chemical technician pay?
47 of 193 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemical technician make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,220 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.