SOC 19-4031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Chemical Technicians — Baltimore
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Chemical Technicians in Baltimore, MD is $43,080 per year, substantially below the national median of $60,390 — a gap of 28.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Chemical Technicians in Baltimore, MD is $43,080 per year, substantially below the national median of $60,390 — a gap of 28.7%. Half of workers earn between $33,550 and $51,220. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $33,550 and the ninetieth at $65,690.
The area has 290 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.2 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Hagerstown records the highest median at $73,090. Of the 646 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 547th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,550 | −44.4% |
| 25th | $33,550 | −44.4% |
| Median (50th) | $43,080 | −28.7% |
| 75th | $51,220 | −15.2% |
| 90th | $65,690 | +8.8% |
| Mean | $47,440 | −21.4% |
Other metro areas in Maryland
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hagerstown | $73,090 | 60 | |
| 2 | Salisbury | $52,950 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Baltimore run 5.0% above the national average, so the median of $43,080 buys what $41,029 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 32.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$43,080as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$41,029US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $43,080 a year, 28.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,550 to $65,690 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 290 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Hagerstown, at $73,090.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Chemical Technicians in Baltimore, MD?
The median annual wage is $43,080, or $20.71 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $60,390, so pay in Baltimore, MD is 28.7% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Baltimore, MD earns more than $65,690 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,550 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Hagerstown, at $73,090 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 290 jobs in this occupation in Baltimore, MD. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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