SOC 19-4031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Chemical Technicians — Salisbury
Salisbury, MD · 2 metro areas compared
In Salisbury, MD the median wage is $52,950.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Salisbury, MD the median wage is $52,950. That is 12.3% lower than the national median of $60,390. Pay ranges from under $31,400 at the tenth percentile to more than $58,950 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $31,400 to $58,950.
Employment stands at 30, or 0.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Hagerstown records the highest median at $73,090. Of the 240 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 135th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,400 | −48.0% |
| 25th | $31,400 | −48.0% |
| Median (50th) | $52,950 | −12.3% |
| 75th | $58,950 | −2.4% |
| 90th | $58,950 | −2.4% |
| Mean | $48,370 | −19.9% |
Other metro areas in Maryland
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hagerstown | $73,090 | 60 | |
| 2 | Baltimore | $43,080 | 290 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Salisbury run 5.0% above the national average, so the median of $52,950 buys what $50,429 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 16.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$52,950as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$50,429US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $52,950 a year, 12.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,400 to $58,950 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 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 Salisbury, MD?
The median annual wage is $52,950, or $25.46 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 Salisbury, MD is 12.3% 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 Salisbury, MD earns more than $58,950 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,400 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 30 jobs in this occupation in Salisbury, 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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