Chemical Technicians Salary in Massachusetts

Chemical technicians in Massachusetts earn the most in Boston (average $70,920 a year) and the least in Springfield ($65,950), across the 3 Massachusetts metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the chemical technicians average at $70,220 and the median at $67,570 for 1,780 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $63,900.

Chemical Technicians average salary by city in Massachusetts

Boston$70,920
Worcester$66,140
Springfield$65,950

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Boston	$70,920	$67,850	$60,660	$55,496	108
Worcester	$66,140	$63,480	$50,620	$52,336	103
Springfield	$65,950	$64,480	$49,540	$52,193	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Chemical Technicians salary in other states

Chemical Technicians salary by city and state

More about pay in Massachusetts

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.
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.

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