SOC 19-4031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Chemical Technicians — Lawrence
Lawrence, KS · 1 metro areas compared
At $60,230, median pay for Chemical Technicians in Lawrence, KS tracks the national median of $60,390 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $60,230, median pay for Chemical Technicians in Lawrence, KS tracks the national median of $60,390 closely. Pay ranges from under $51,340 at the tenth percentile to more than $77,520 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $60,220 to $70,010.
Within the state, Wichita records the highest median at $50,830. Of the 230 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 101st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,340 | −15.0% |
| 25th | $60,220 | −0.3% |
| Median (50th) | $60,230 | −0.3% |
| 75th | $70,010 | +15.9% |
| 90th | $77,520 | +28.4% |
| Mean | $64,250 | +6.4% |
Other metro areas in Kansas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wichita | $50,830 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lawrence run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $60,230 goes as far as $66,848 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,230as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$66,848US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,230 a year, 0.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $51,340 to $77,520 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Wichita, at $50,830.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Chemical Technicians in Lawrence, KS?
The median annual wage is $60,230, or $28.96 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 Lawrence, KS is 0.3% 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 Lawrence, KS earns more than $77,520 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $51,340 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 Wichita, at $50,830 per year.
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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