Chemical Technicians pay range in Manchester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,350 a year or less, while the top 10% make $63,940 or more. The middle half of chemical technicians in Manchester earn between $45,510 and $55,570.
- $33K10th
- $46K25th
- $50KMedian
- $56K75th
- $64K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $49,830 | $4,152 | $23.96 |
| Median | $49,700 | $4,142 | $23.89 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,510 | $3,792 | $21.88 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $55,570 | $4,631 | $26.72 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Chemical Technicians pay in Manchester vs. New Hampshire and the U.S.
Chemical technicians in Manchester earn about the same as the New Hampshire average ($48,410) and 22% less than the U.S. average ($63,900). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $60,390.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | $49,830 | $49,700 | $33,350 | $63,940 | 60 |
| New Hampshire | $48,410 | $48,940 | $32,960 | $65,020 | 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 Manchester
On the average salary of $49,830, a single filer in Manchester takes home about $42,218 a year, or $3,518 a month and $1,624 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Manchester a good place for chemical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Manchester area are 6% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.7), so the average $49,830 buys what about $47,162 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Manchester ($56,530). A typical home costs $526,340, or 10.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Chemical Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Worcester, MA$66,140
- Boston, MA$70,920
- Springfield, MA$65,950
- Portland, ME$58,560
- Providence, RI$62,670
- Hartford, CT$59,040
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 Manchester: questions
How much do chemical technicians make an hour in Manchester?
$23.96 an hour on average, and $23.89 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level chemical technicians salary in Manchester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,350 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,510, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the chemical technicians take-home pay in Manchester?
About $42,218 a year ($3,518 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $49,830. New Hampshire has no state income tax.
Do chemical technicians earn more in Manchester than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% 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 Manchester-Nashua, NH (31700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.8%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.87, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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