SOC 19-4031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Chemical Technicians — Southwest Alabama
Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area · 9 metro areas compared
The median wage for Chemical Technicians in Southwest Alabama, AL is $64,140 per year, close to the national median of $60,390 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Chemical Technicians in Southwest Alabama, AL is $64,140 per year, close to the national median of $60,390 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $64,140 and $75,100. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $53,070 and the ninetieth at $83,640.
Employment stands at 100, or 1.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Decatur records the highest median at $64,840. Of the 252 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 68th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,070 | −12.1% |
| 25th | $64,140 | +6.2% |
| Median (50th) | $64,140 | +6.2% |
| 75th | $75,100 | +24.4% |
| 90th | $83,640 | +38.5% |
| Mean | $66,720 | +10.5% |
Other metro areas in Alabama
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Decatur | $64,840 | 140 | |
| 2 | Florence | $64,070 | 30 | |
| 3 | Mobile | $62,040 | 170 | |
| 4 | Tuscaloosa | $59,060 | 40 | |
| 5 | Birmingham | $55,680 | 170 | |
| 6 | Huntsville | $54,790 | 100 | |
| 7 | Dothan | $53,610 | 30 | |
| 8 | Montgomery | $51,910 | 70 | |
| 9 | Auburn | $37,460 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Southwest Alabama run 11.2% below the national average, so the median of $64,140 goes as far as $72,230 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 19.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$64,140as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$72,230US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,140 a year, 6.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $53,070 to $83,640 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Decatur, at $64,840.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Chemical Technicians in Southwest Alabama, AL?
The median annual wage is $64,140, or $30.84 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 Southwest Alabama, AL is 6.2% higher. 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 Southwest Alabama, AL earns more than $83,640 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $53,070 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 Decatur, at $64,840 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 jobs in this occupation in Southwest Alabama, AL. 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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