Chemical Technicians Salary
Chemical Technicians in Albuquerque, NM make a median of $51,770 a year, or about $24.89 an hour. The range runs from $49K at the entry level to $77K for experienced workers.
So what does $52K get you in Albuquerque?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Albuquerque’s Regional Price Parity (95.5). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
About chemical technicians
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What this looks like in Albuquerque
Pay for chemical technicians in Albuquerque runs about 14% below the U.S. median of $60K. Rent runs $1,007/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 28.7% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Cost of living (RPP 95.5) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for chemical technicians in metros near Albuquerque, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $65K | , |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $63K | , |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $60K | , |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $79K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Albuquerque, NM
Entry-level chemical technicians (10th percentile) start around $49K. Mid-career wages sit at $52K. Top earners bring in $77K or more, a $28K spread from bottom to top.
Chemical Technicians pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Chemical Technicians salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $86K | +42% | 960 |
| Alaska | $79K | +31% | 100 |
| Delaware | $79K | +30% | 540 |
| South Carolina | $75K | +24% | 2,080 |
| Missouri | $69K | +14% | 720 |
| Massachusetts | $68K | +12% | 1,780 |
| Arizona | $66K | +9% | 390 |
| Vermont | $66K | +9% | 150 |
| Hawaii | $64K | +6% | 40 |
| Colorado | $64K | +6% | 1,180 |
| Nebraska | $63K | +4% | 280 |
| Texas | $63K | +4% | 6,090 |
| Minnesota | $62K | +3% | 870 |
| Washington | $62K | +3% | 730 |
| Illinois | $62K | +2% | 1,320 |
| Rhode Island | $62K | +2% | 190 |
| Kansas | $62K | +2% | 370 |
| Nevada | $62K | +2% | 1,050 |
| New York | $61K | +1% | 2,200 |
| Kentucky | $61K | +1% | 700 |
| Oklahoma | $60K | -1% | 610 |
| Ohio | $60K | -1% | 3,120 |
| California | $60K | -1% | 6,800 |
| Wisconsin | $59K | -2% | 1,090 |
| Pennsylvania | $59K | -2% | 2,710 |
| Indiana | $59K | -2% | 1,990 |
| North Carolina | $59K | -2% | 2,660 |
| West Virginia | $59K | -3% | 230 |
| New Jersey | $59K | -3% | 2,730 |
| Michigan | $58K | -4% | 2,220 |
| Alabama | $58K | -4% | 1,190 |
| Georgia | $58K | -4% | 850 |
| Iowa | $58K | -4% | 440 |
| Oregon | $58K | -4% | 340 |
| North Dakota | $58K | -4% | 150 |
| Connecticut | $57K | -5% | 510 |
| District of Columbia | $57K | -6% | 30 |
| Wyoming | $56K | -7% | 230 |
| New Mexico | $55K | -9% | 250 |
| Tennessee | $55K | -9% | 1,470 |
| Mississippi | $55K | -10% | 480 |
| Idaho | $55K | -10% | 170 |
| Florida | $54K | -10% | 1,840 |
| Montana | $53K | -12% | 240 |
| Virginia | $52K | -14% | 1,370 |
| Maryland | $49K | -18% | 590 |
| Maine | $49K | -18% | 100 |
| South Dakota | $49K | -19% | 90 |
| Utah | $49K | -19% | 580 |
| New Hampshire | $49K | -19% | 220 |
| Arkansas | $45K | -25% | 500 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a chemical technician afford a 2BR apartment alone in Albuquerque?
Yes — at the median salary of $52K, rent takes 28.7% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,007/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for chemical technicians in Albuquerque?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new chemical technicians typically earn — is $49K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,930/month. At HUD’s $1,007/month FMR, rent would take 34% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is chemical technician a high-paying job in Albuquerque?
Local pay runs 14% below the national median — $52K here vs. $60K nationally.
How does Albuquerque compare to the national average for chemical technicians?
Albuquerque pays $52K median vs. the U.S. average of $60K — that’s -14%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 95.5), the purchasing-power equivalent is $54K — below the national median.
How much do chemical technicians make in Albuquerque, NM?
The median is $51,770 a year, that works out to about $25 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $48,830, and experienced chemical technicians can clear $76,500. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $52K enough to live in Albuquerque?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,508/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,007/month, which eats 28.7% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a chemical technicians salary go in Albuquerque?
Albuquerque has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median chemical technicians salary is worth about $54,209 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do chemical technicians get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.