How much does a chemical technician make in St. Louis?
$73,290a year
Median yearly pay for chemical technicians in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $35.24 an hour or $6,108 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.24
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 193
- Jobs in the area
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,740Median: $73,290Highest 10%: $103,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,740 | $21.51 | |
| 25th | $58,290 | $28.02 | |
| Median | $73,290 | $35.24 | |
| 75th | $85,710 | $41.21 | |
| 90th | $103,000 | $49.53 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for chemical technicians.
| Columbia, MO | $67,760 |
| Kansas City, MO | $61,560 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economist | $132,600 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $108,200 |
| Psychologist | $105,000 |
| Medical Scientist | $103,400 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $101,300 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $94,010 |
| Microbiologist | $89,630 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $88,440 |
| Chemist | $86,690 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $80,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical technician make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $35.24 ($73,290 a year).
Do chemical technicians make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $73,290 against $60,390 nationally, 21% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $68,550, so St. Louis pays 7% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for chemical technician pay?
13 of 193 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemical technician make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,000 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.