Chemical Technicians pay range in Honolulu
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,760 a year or less, while the top 10% make $118,610 or more. The middle half of chemical technicians in Honolulu earn between $60,420 and $106,700.
- $46K10th
- $60K25th
- $64KMedian
- $107K75th
- $119K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $75,700 | $6,308 | $36.39 |
| Median | $63,910 | $5,326 | $30.73 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $60,420 | $5,035 | $29.05 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $106,700 | $8,892 | $51.30 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Chemical Technicians pay in Honolulu vs. Hawaii and the U.S.
Chemical technicians in Honolulu earn 4% more than the Hawaii average ($72,990) and 18% more than the U.S. average ($63,900). At the median the gap is +6% against the U.S. median of $60,390.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | $75,700 | $63,910 | $45,760 | $118,610 | 40 |
| Hawaii | $72,990 | $63,910 | $45,760 | $118,610 | 40 |
| United States | $63,900 | $60,390 | $41,740 | $92,040 | 57,540 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Chemical Technicians salary after taxes in Honolulu
On the average salary of $75,700, a single filer in Honolulu takes home about $58,135 a year, or $4,845 a month and $2,236 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Hawaii's top brackets above $125,000 follow Act 46 (2024).
Is Honolulu a good place for chemical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Honolulu area are 11% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 111.0), so the average $75,700 buys what about $68,222 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Honolulu ($57,220). A typical home costs $851,163, or 11.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Chemical Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Santa Rosa, CA$58,670
- Santa Cruz, CA$58,240
- San Francisco, CA$76,990
- Napa, CA$58,780
- Salinas, CA$55,350
- Vallejo, CA$70,500
Highest-paying cities for chemical technicians
Baton Rouge, LA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($94,470).
- Baton Rouge, LA$94,470
- Lake Charles, LA$89,340
- Augusta, GA$83,060
- Niles, MI$81,900
- Beaumont, TX$80,360
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Chemical Technicians salary in Honolulu: questions
How much do chemical technicians make an hour in Honolulu?
$36.40 an hour on average, and $30.73 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level chemical technicians salary in Honolulu?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,760 a year and the 25th percentile is $60,420, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the chemical technicians take-home pay in Honolulu?
About $58,135 a year ($4,845 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $75,700. Hawaii's top brackets above $125,000 follow Act 46 (2024).
Do chemical technicians earn more in Honolulu than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% more than the U.S. average for this job ($63,900).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-4031; area Urban Honolulu, HI (46520). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 12.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Hawaii's top brackets above $125,000 follow Act 46 (2024).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.23, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.23).
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.