Summary
Please enable javascript to play this video.
Quick Facts: Chemical Technicians | |
---|---|
$49,260 per year
$23.68 per hour |
|
Associate's degree | |
None | |
Moderate-term on-the-job training | |
68,100 | |
3% (As fast as average) | |
1,900 |
What Chemical Technicians Do
Chemical technicians use special instruments and techniques to assist chemists and chemical engineers.
Work Environment
Technicians typically work in laboratories, where they conduct experiments, or in manufacturing facilities, such as chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing plants, where they monitor production processes. Most technicians work full time.
How to Become a Chemical Technician
Chemical technicians need an associate’s degree or 2 years of postsecondary education for most jobs. Most chemical technicians receive on-the-job training.
Pay
The median annual wage for chemical technicians was $49,260 in May 2019.
Job Outlook
Employment of chemical technicians is projected to grow 3 percent from 2019 to 2029, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Graduates of applied science technology programs who are trained to use equipment typically found in laboratories or production facilities should have the best opportunities.
State & Area Data
Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for chemical technicians.
Similar Occupations
Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of chemical technicians with similar occupations.
More Information, Including Links to O*NET
Learn more about chemical technicians by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.