How much does a chemical technician make in Portland?
$58,020a year
Median yearly pay for chemical technicians in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $27.89 an hour or $4,835 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.89
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 101 of 193
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,520Median: $58,020Highest 10%: $73,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,520 | $21.40 | |
| 25th | $46,000 | $22.12 | |
| Median | $58,020 | $27.89 | |
| 75th | $62,910 | $30.25 | |
| 90th | $73,060 | $35.13 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for chemical technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $172,100 |
| Materials Scientist | $150,600 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $122,100 |
| Economist | $122,100 |
| Physical Scientist | $117,800 |
| School Psychologist | $114,000 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $113,600 |
| Hydrologist | $113,600 |
| Medical Scientist | $112,600 |
| Life Scientist | $109,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical technician make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $27.89 ($58,020 a year).
Do chemical technicians make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $58,020 against $60,390 nationally, 4% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $57,960, so Portland pays 0% more.
Where does Portland rank for chemical technician pay?
101 of 193 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemical technician make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,060 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.