Chemical Technicians pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,120 a year or less, while the top 10% make $80,630 or more. The middle half of chemical technicians in Louisville earn between $46,940 and $67,320.
- $44K10th
- $47K25th
- $59KMedian
- $67K75th
- $81K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $60,240 | $5,020 | $28.96 |
| Median | $58,540 | $4,878 | $28.14 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,940 | $3,912 | $22.57 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $67,320 | $5,610 | $32.37 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Chemical Technicians pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Chemical technicians in Louisville earn 4% less than the Kentucky average ($63,000) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($63,900). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $60,390.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $60,240 | $58,540 | $44,120 | $80,630 | 170 |
| Kentucky | $63,000 | $60,830 | $40,940 | $97,810 | 700 |
| 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 Louisville
On the average salary of $60,240, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $47,267 a year, or $3,939 a month and $1,818 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $48,806 | $4,067 |
| Working in KY | $47,267 | $3,939 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for chemical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $60,240 buys what about $64,723 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 4.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Chemical Technicians salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 3rd of 4 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Bowling Green pays the most ($65,470).
- Bowling Green$65,470
- Lexington$62,460
- Louisville$60,240
- Owensboro$59,440
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
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Chemical Technicians salary in Louisville: questions
How much do chemical technicians make an hour in Louisville?
$28.96 an hour on average, and $28.14 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level chemical technicians salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,120 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,940, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the chemical technicians take-home pay in Louisville?
About $47,267 a year ($3,939 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $60,240. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do chemical technicians earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% less 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 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.0%.
- 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). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.65, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.65).
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