How much does a chemical technician make in Sacramento?
$60,870a year
Median yearly pay for chemical technicians in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $29.26 an hour or $5,073 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.26
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 78 of 193
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,690Median: $60,870Highest 10%: $82,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,690 | $21.97 | |
| 25th | $49,110 | $23.61 | |
| Median | $60,870 | $29.26 | |
| 75th | $71,160 | $34.21 | |
| 90th | $82,510 | $39.67 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for chemical technicians.
| San Francisco, CA | $71,470 |
| San Jose, CA | $67,140 |
| Vallejo, CA | $62,470 |
| Oxnard, CA | $58,580 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $58,070 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $57,610 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $57,380 |
| San Diego, CA | $57,270 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $56,630 |
| Modesto, CA | $56,250 |
| Napa, CA | $55,750 |
| Riverside, CA | $55,620 |
| Stockton, CA | $52,290 |
| Visalia, CA | $51,360 |
| Fresno, CA | $50,610 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychologist | $166,500 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $153,100 |
| Medical Scientist | $137,600 |
| School Psychologist | $131,900 |
| Physicist | $120,500 |
| Geoscientist | $120,000 |
| Microbiologist | $112,500 |
| Epidemiologist | $112,000 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $108,400 |
| Forester | $107,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical technician make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $29.26 ($60,870 a year).
Do chemical technicians make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $60,870 against $60,390 nationally, 1% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $59,510, so Sacramento pays 2% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for chemical technician pay?
78 of 193 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemical technician make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,510 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.