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Chemical Technicians Salary in Missouri

Chemical Technicians in Missouri make a median of $58,690 a year, or about $28.22 an hour. The range runs from $42K at the entry level to $97K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$59K
Median annual
$28.22/hr
Hourly rate
$42K
Entry level (10th %)
$97K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $59K get you in Missouri?

Take-home$3,933/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$1,095/mo
Rent burden27.8%
COL-adjusted salary$58,690/yr
After rent$2,838/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Missouri

Bar chart showing Chemical Technicians salary percentiles in Missouri: 10th percentile $41,600, 25th percentile $48,590, median $58,690, 75th percentile $80,350, 90th percentile $96,790. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$42K25th$49KMedian$59K75th$80K90th$97K
Bar chart showing Chemical Technicians salary percentiles in Missouri: 10th percentile $41,600, 25th percentile $48,590, median $58,690, 75th percentile $80,350, 90th percentile $96,790. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level chemical technicians (10th percentile) start around $42K. Mid-career wages sit at $59K.Top earners bring in $97K or more - a $55K spread from bottom to top.

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Chemical Technicians pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Louisiana$83K+44%950
Delaware$65K+12%600
Massachusetts$65K+12%2,200
Texas$65K+12%6,510
Oklahoma$64K+11%770
West Virginia$64K+10%240
Arizona$63K+9%470
New Mexico$63K+8%100
Illinois$62K+7%1,410
Alaska$61K+6%150
Vermont$61K+5%140
South Carolina$60K+3%1,300
Nebraska$59K+2%330
Pennsylvania$59K+2%3,050
Missouri$59K+2%700

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Frequently asked questions

How much do chemical technicians make in Missouri?

The median is $58,690 a year - that works out to about $28.22 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $41,600, and experienced chemical technicians can clear $96,790. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $59K enough to live in Missouri?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,933/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $1,095/month (median of metro areas), which eats 27.8% 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 Missouri?

Missouri 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 $58,690 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.

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