SOC 19-4031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Chemical Technicians — Western Wyoming
Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Chemical Technicians in Western Wyoming, WY is $76,910 per year, well above the national median of $60,390.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Chemical Technicians in Western Wyoming, WY is $76,910 per year, well above the national median of $60,390. The gap of 27.4% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $50,050 at the tenth percentile to more than $114,560 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $57,800 to $99,810.
Employment stands at 70, or 0.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Casper leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $48,500. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 96th of 350 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,050 | −17.1% |
| 25th | $57,800 | −4.3% |
| Median (50th) | $76,910 | +27.4% |
| 75th | $99,810 | +65.3% |
| 90th | $114,560 | +89.7% |
| Mean | $76,720 | +27.0% |
Other metro areas in Wyoming
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casper | $48,500 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Western Wyoming run 7.3% below the national average, so the median of $76,910 goes as far as $82,967 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 37.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$76,910as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$82,967US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $76,910 a year, 27.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,050 to $114,560 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Casper, at $48,500.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Chemical Technicians in Western Wyoming, WY?
The median annual wage is $76,910, or $36.97 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 Western Wyoming, WY is 27.4% 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 Western Wyoming, WY earns more than $114,560 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,050 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 Casper, at $48,500 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in Western Wyoming, WY. 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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