How to become chemical technicianseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter
Median annual pay
$60,390
25th–75th pct. $48,530–$75,900
Top pay (est.)
$119,700
Top 10% $92,040
Pay in 5 years
$70,000est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$81,000est.
$69,700–$94,100
Outlook score
58/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
52%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+4.9%
7,600 openings / yr
How to become chemical technicians
Typical education
Associate's degree
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.
Skills, education and requirements for Chemical Technicians
Key skills
O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).
Key knowledge areas
What the work involves
Handling and Moving ObjectsProcessing InformationCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsDocumenting/Recording Information
Important abilities
Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionNear VisionWritten ExpressionDeductive Reasoning
Education of workers
Training before entry
Related work experience
Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)
Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)
Career path and how to earn more as chemical technicians
Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.