How much does a chemical technician make in Portland?
$52,780a year
Median yearly pay for chemical technicians in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $25.38 an hour or $4,398 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.38
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 140 of 193
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,280Median: $52,780Highest 10%: $82,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,280 | $22.73 | |
| 25th | $49,280 | $23.69 | |
| Median | $52,780 | $25.38 | |
| 75th | $61,870 | $29.75 | |
| 90th | $82,160 | $39.50 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for chemical technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Biological Scientist | $119,400 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $100,700 |
| School Psychologist | $84,680 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $84,490 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $81,930 |
| Conservation Scientist | $78,440 |
| Life | $77,770 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $77,290 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $75,340 |
| Chemist | $64,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical technician make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $25.38 ($52,780 a year).
Do chemical technicians make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $52,780 against $60,390 nationally, 13% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $49,280, so Portland pays 7% more.
Where does Portland rank for chemical technician pay?
140 of 193 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemical technician make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,160 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.