How much does a chemical technician make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for chemical technicians in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $27.83 an hour or $4,823 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.83
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 103 of 193
- Jobs in the area
- 470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,800 | $18.17 | |
| 25th | $45,650 | $21.95 | |
| Median | $57,880 | $27.83 | |
| 75th | $69,620 | $33.47 | |
| 90th | $91,190 | $43.84 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for chemical technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $171,600 |
| Physical Scientist | $171,000 |
| Astronomer | $156,800 |
| Economist | $156,800 |
| Political Scientist | $156,700 |
| Hydrologist | $152,700 |
| Chemist | $144,700 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $138,300 |
| Geoscientist | $132,600 |
| Psychologist | $129,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical technician make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $27.83 ($57,880 a year).
Do chemical technicians make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $57,880 against $60,390 nationally, 4% less.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $56,530, so Washington pays 2% more.
Where does Washington rank for chemical technician pay?
103 of 193 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemical technician make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $91,190 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.