Chemical Technicians pay range in Baltimore
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,550 a year or less, while the top 10% make $65,690 or more. The middle half of chemical technicians in Baltimore earn between $33,550 and $51,220.
- $34K10th
- $34K25th
- $43KMedian
- $51K75th
- $66K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $47,440 | $3,953 | $22.81 |
| Median | $43,080 | $3,590 | $20.71 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $33,550 | $2,796 | $16.13 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $51,220 | $4,268 | $24.62 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Chemical Technicians pay in Baltimore vs. Maryland and the U.S.
Chemical technicians in Baltimore earn 12% less than the Maryland average ($53,990) and 26% less than the U.S. average ($63,900). At the median the gap is -29% against the U.S. median of $60,390.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | $47,440 | $43,080 | $33,550 | $65,690 | 290 |
| Maryland | $53,990 | $49,280 | $33,550 | $73,090 | 590 |
| 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 Baltimore
On the average salary of $47,440, a single filer in Baltimore takes home about $38,256 a year, or $3,188 a month and $1,471 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Is Baltimore a good place for chemical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Baltimore area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.5), so the average $47,440 buys what about $45,403 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Baltimore ($59,070). A typical home costs $405,877, or 8.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Chemical Technicians salary in other Maryland cities
Baltimore ranks 3rd of 3 Maryland metro areas for this job; Hagerstown pays the most ($65,630).
- Hagerstown$65,630
- Salisbury$48,370
- Baltimore$47,440
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
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Chemical Technicians salary in Baltimore: questions
How much do chemical technicians make an hour in Baltimore?
$22.81 an hour on average, and $20.71 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level chemical technicians salary in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,550 a year and the 25th percentile is $33,550, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the chemical technicians take-home pay in Baltimore?
About $38,256 a year ($3,188 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $47,440. Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Do chemical technicians earn more in Baltimore than elsewhere?
The average here is 26% 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 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD (12580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.2%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.57, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.57).
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.