Chemical Technicians pay range in Midland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,800 a year or less, while the top 10% make $82,780 or more. The middle half of chemical technicians in Midland earn between $82,140 and $82,780.
- $63K10th
- $82K25th
- $83KMedian
- $83K75th
- $83K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $78,310 | $6,526 | $37.65 |
| Median | $82,780 | $6,898 | $39.80 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $82,140 | $6,845 | $39.49 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $82,780 | $6,898 | $39.80 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Chemical Technicians pay in Midland vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Chemical technicians in Midland earn 28% more than the Michigan average ($61,340) and 23% more than the U.S. average ($63,900). At the median the gap is +37% against the U.S. median of $60,390.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland | $78,310 | $82,780 | $62,800 | $82,780 | 50 |
| Michigan | $61,340 | $58,180 | $44,520 | $85,520 | 2,220 |
| 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 Midland
On the average salary of $78,310, a single filer in Midland takes home about $60,839 a year, or $5,070 a month and $2,340 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Midland a good place for chemical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Midland area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $78,310 buys what about $85,193 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Midland ($49,340). A typical home costs $247,026, or 3.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Chemical Technicians salary in other Michigan cities
Midland ranks 2nd of 8 Michigan metro areas for this job; Niles pays the most ($81,900).
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 Midland: questions
How much do chemical technicians make an hour in Midland?
$37.65 an hour on average, and $39.80 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level chemical technicians salary in Midland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,800 a year and the 25th percentile is $82,140, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the chemical technicians take-home pay in Midland?
About $60,839 a year ($5,070 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $78,310.
Do chemical technicians earn more in Midland than elsewhere?
The average here is 23% 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 Midland, MI (33220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 3.86, this job is 3.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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