As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chemical Technician II in the United States is $66,719. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $57,910 to $74,337, with most professionals earning between $49,890 and $81,272.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $74,337 | $6,195 | $1,430 | $36 |
| Average | $66,719 | $5,560 | $1,283 | $32 |
| 25th Percentile | $57,910 | $4,826 | $1,114 | $28 |
An entry-level Chemical Technician II with less than 1 year of experience earns about $64,725. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $65,030. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $67,010. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $71,080, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $72,281.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Chemical Technician II | $64,725 |
| Intermediate Level Chemical Technician II | $65,030 |
| Senior Level Chemical Technician II | $67,010 |
| Specialist Level Chemical Technician II | $71,080 |
| Expert Level Chemical Technician II | $72,281 |
| Entry Level | 3% |
| Mid Level | 3% |
| Senior Level | 0% |
| Top Level | 7% |
| Experienced | 8% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of March 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Chemical Technician II compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $53,510 in 2023 to approximately $53,120 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Chemical Technician II salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $66,719 | 68.2% | ||
| Bonus | $1,252 | 1.3% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $5,200 | 5.3% | ||
| 401K/403B | $2,855 | 2.9% | ||
| Disability | $1,359 | 1.4% | ||
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 8.5% | ||
| Pension | $3,670 | 3.8% | ||
| Time Off | $8,366 | 8.6% | ||
| Total Compensation | $97,773 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| No Diploma | 1.5% |
| High School | 14.9% |
| Associates | 14.9% |
| Bachelors | 62.7% |
| Masters | 6.0% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of Chemical Technician II is $66,719. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Chemical Technician II is $32; the average weekly pay of Chemical Technician II is $1,283; the average monthly pay of Chemical Technician II is $5,560.
A Chemical Technician II's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Chemical Technician II earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Chemical Technician II is $83,732.
The highest pay for Chemical Technician II is $81,272.
The lowest pay for Chemical Technician II is $49,890.
Chemical Technician II determines the physical and chemical properties of compounds and materials using quantitative and qualitative chemical analysis. Performs a variety of chemical tests using instrumental methods and standard test equipment. Being a Chemical Technician II prepares materials for laboratory examination and conducts quality, safety, and compliance assessments. Follows established SOPs. Additionally, Chemical Technician II sets up and maintains lab equipment. Records and tabulates data and documents observations and results. Requires an associate degree in chemistry, science or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Chemical Technician II works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be a Chemical Technician II typically requires 3-5 years of related experience.
Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.
Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
Analytical Chemistry: Analytical chemistry studies and uses instruments and methods used to separate, identify, and quantify matter. In practice, separation, identification or quantification may constitute the entire analysis or be combined with another method. Separation isolates analytes. Qualitative analysis identifies analytes, while quantitative analysis determines the numerical amount or concentration. Analytical chemistry consists of classical, wet chemical methods and modern, instrumental methods. Classical qualitative methods use separations such as precipitation, extraction, and distillation. Identification may be based on differences in color, odor, melting point, boiling point, radioactivity or reactivity. Classical quantitative analysis uses mass or volume changes to quantify amount. Instrumental methods may be used to separate samples using chromatography, electrophoresis or field flow fractionation. Then qualitative and quantitative analysis can be performed, often with the same instrument and may use light interaction, heat interaction, electric fields or magnetic fields. Often the same instrument can separate, identify and quantify an analyte.
ISO: The International Organization for Standardization is an international standard development organization composed of representatives from the national standards organizations of member countries.
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