The average annual wage of the occupations is $60,920 and $29 per hour. 3 vocational programs could be taken for the Chemical Technicians career. Based on BLS data, a total of 55,880 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The following 3 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Chemical Technicians.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | 20 | $33,413 | - | - | - |
| Chemical Technology/Technician | 47 | - | - | - | - |
| Chemical Process Technology | 10 | - | - | - | - |
The following 16 occupations are related to Chemical Technicians.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | |
| Chemical Engineers | 21,140 | $122,910 | $59 |
| Industrial Engineers | 333K | $103,150 | $50 |
| Materials Engineers | 24,630 | $110,430 | $53 |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 73,020 | $66,640 | $32 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 38,930 | $67,990 | $33 |
| Calibration Technologists and Technicians | 13,220 | $67,360 | $32 |
| Chemists | 83,530 | $95,560 | $46 |
| Materials Scientists | 8,810 | $112,440 | $54 |
| Agricultural Technicians | 13,150 | $46,810 | $23 |
| Food Science Technicians | 15,190 | $54,000 | $26 |
| Biological Technicians | 76,990 | $56,540 | $27 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | 72,230 | $62,640 | $30 |
| Chemical Plant and System Operators | 17,980 | $79,450 | $38 |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | 120K | $57,350 | $28 |
| Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers | 585K | $49,260 | $24 |
The following 83 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Chemical Technicians. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.