What are the main factors that influence a Chemical Laboratory Technologist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Chemical Laboratory Technologist?

The Internet industry offers the highest average compensation for Chemical Laboratory Technologist roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Chemical Laboratory Technologist's salary?

A Chemical Laboratory Technologist's salary grows with experience: starting around $45,788 for beginners, reaching about $72,791 at mid-level, and approach $96,632 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Chemical Laboratory Technologist?

Chemical Laboratory Technologist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Chemical Laboratory Technologist roles are District of Columbia $59,316, California $59,091, Massachusetts $58,304. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Chemical Laboratory Technologist roles make?

Salaries for Chemical Laboratory Technologist level roles vary by specialization: Nuclear Laboratory Technologist Leader: $153,300; Chief Medical Technologist: $101,232; Chemical Laboratory Technician III: $79,200; Clinical Laboratory Technologist: $69,629; Laboratory Technologist: $69,364.

Chemical Laboratory Technologist Salary in Virginia

How much does a Chemical Laboratory Technologist make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Chemical Laboratory Technologist in Virginia is $53,948 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

However, a Chemical Laboratory Technologist's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $63,249
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $50,177 to $58,817
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,743

10% $46,743

50% (Median) $53,948

90% $63,249

Chemical Laboratory Technologist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,817	$4,901	$1,131	$28
Average	$53,948	$4,496	$1,037	$26
25th Percentile	$50,177	$4,181	$965	$24

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Key Factors That Influence Chemical Laboratory Technologist Salaries

A Chemical Laboratory Technologist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Chemical Laboratory Technologist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Chemical Laboratory Technologist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $45,788
Early Career (1-2 years): $52,934
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $72,791
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $85,910
Expert (over 8 years): $96,632

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Laboratory Support Technician I	less than 1 year	$45,788
Chemical Laboratory Technologist	1-2 years	$52,934
Laboratory Support Technician III	2-4 years	$72,791
Laboratory Support Technician IV	5-8 years	$85,910
Laboratory Supervisor	over 8 years	$96,632

How Do Chemical Laboratory Technologist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Chemical Laboratory Technologists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $59,316.
California: $59,091.
Massachusetts: $58,304.

District of Columbia $59,316 California $59,091 Massachusetts $58,304 Washington $58,090 New Jersey $58,068 Alaska $57,993 Connecticut $57,254 New York $56,954

Hawaii $55,995 Rhode Island $55,545 Maryland $55,239 Minnesota $54,822 Colorado $54,661 Illinois $54,607 Oregon $54,404 Delaware $54,254

New Hampshire $54,159 Virginia $53,948 Pennsylvania $53,332 Nevada $53,021 North Dakota $52,920 Michigan $52,759 Wisconsin $52,700 Vermont $52,582

Texas $52,255 Maine $52,234 Arizona $52,202 Ohio $52,164 Georgia $51,671 Indiana $51,425 Wyoming $51,377 Utah $51,302

Iowa $51,270 Kansas $51,012 Louisiana $50,937 North Carolina $50,911 Missouri $50,900 Florida $50,691 Montana $50,579 Nebraska $50,471

Kentucky $50,412 South Carolina $50,198 Tennessee $50,064 Idaho $50,011 New Mexico $49,620 Oklahoma $49,534 Alabama $49,218 South Dakota $48,687

Arkansas $48,398 West Virginia $48,243 Mississippi $47,777

Top Paying Cities for Chemical Laboratory Technologist

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Ivanhoe: $49,614
Lambsburg: $49,720
Laurel Fork: $49,775

Ivanhoe, VA $49,614

Lambsburg, VA $49,720

Laurel Fork, VA $49,775

Marion, VA $49,355

Max Meadows, VA $49,693

Meadowview, VA $48,911

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $49,307

Rocky Gap, VA $49,335

Ruther Glen, VA $52,041

Sealston, VA $53,387

Sharps, VA $51,812

Spotsylvania, VA $52,528

Sparta, VA $52,252

Stafford, VA $54,929

Stratford, VA $52,826

Tappahannock, VA $52,133

Thornburg, VA $52,700

Unionville, VA $51,845

Village, VA $52,067

Warsaw, VA $52,252

Weems, VA $51,227

Sandy Point, VA $52,320

White Stone, VA $51,084

Wicomico Church, VA $51,457

Woodford, VA $52,485

Zacata, VA $52,663

Winchester, VA $52,415

Bentonville, VA $51,966

Berryville, VA $53,171

Boyce, VA $53,268

Brucetown, VA $52,450

Chester Gap, VA $52,958

Clear Brook, VA $52,186

Cross Junction, VA $50,493

Fishers Hill, VA $51,219

Flint Hill, VA $52,671

Front Royal, VA $52,701

Gore, VA $50,776

Hume, VA $53,383

Huntly, VA $52,759

Strasburg, VA $51,019

Linden, VA $53,512

Markham, VA $53,500

Maurertown, VA $50,326

Middletown, VA $52,016

Millwood, VA $53,173

Rileyville, VA $51,384

Earlysville, VA $50,631

Esmont, VA $50,162

Faber, VA $49,940

Fishersville, VA $50,405

Free Union, VA $50,547

Gordonsville, VA $51,077

Greenwood, VA $50,344

Ivy, VA $50,652

Keene, VA $50,365

Keswick, VA $50,752

Locust Dale, VA $51,306

Lovingston, VA $49,404

Lyndhurst, VA $49,777

Montpelier Station, VA $51,089

Nellysford, VA $49,834

North Garden, VA $50,316

Orange, VA $51,589

Palmyra, VA $50,774

Piney River, VA $49,174

Quinque, VA $50,760

Roseland, VA $49,364

Ruckersville, VA $50,739

Schuyler, VA $49,986

Shipman, VA $49,397

Somerset, VA $51,091

Stanardsville, VA $50,591

Troy, VA $50,830

Tyro, VA $49,498

Waynesboro, VA $50,482

White Hall, VA $50,572

Woodberry Forest, VA $51,289

Achilles, VA $50,509

Amelia Court House, VA $51,447

Ark, VA $50,831

Arvonia, VA $50,380

Ashland, VA $51,948

Aylett, VA $51,973

Barhamsville, VA $51,224

Beaumont, VA $51,435

Beaverdam, VA $51,943

Bena, VA $50,495

Bohannon, VA $50,702

Bremo Bluff, VA $50,707

Bruington, VA $51,869

Bumpass, VA $51,865

Cardinal, VA $50,724

Cartersville, VA $51,127

Charles City, VA $51,544

Christchurch, VA $51,124

Church View, VA $51,242

Cobbs Creek, VA $50,865

Columbia, VA $50,994

Crozier, VA $51,778

Cumberland, VA $50,710

Deltaville, VA $50,907

Diggs, VA $50,722

Redwood, VA $49,362

Rich Creek, VA $49,531

Ridgeway, VA $49,876

Riner, VA $49,526

Ripplemead, VA $49,397

Rocky Mount, VA $49,407

Salem, VA $49,166

Sandy Level, VA $49,512

Shawsville, VA $49,317

Spencer, VA $49,864

Staffordsville, VA $49,615

Stanleytown, VA $49,958

Stuart, VA $49,850

Thaxton, VA $49,259

Troutville, VA $49,240

Union Hall, VA $49,415

Vesta, VA $49,787

Villamont, VA $49,234

Vinton, VA $49,142

Wirtz, VA $49,263

Woolwine, VA $49,752

Bristol, VA $47,929

Abingdon, VA $48,640

Andover, VA $48,496

Appalachia, VA $48,496

Bee, VA $49,095

Ben Hur, VA $48,697

Big Stone Gap, VA $48,063

Birchleaf, VA $49,143

Blackwater, VA $48,123

Castlewood, VA $48,264

Cleveland, VA $48,850

Clinchco, VA $49,100

Clintwood, VA $49,044

Coeburn, VA $48,577

Damascus, VA $49,022

Dante, VA $48,852

Davenport, VA $49,190

Dryden, VA $48,221

Duffield, VA $47,813

Dungannon, VA $47,987

East Stone Gap, VA $48,165

Ewing, VA $49,312

Fort Blackmore, VA $47,680

Gate City, VA $47,354

Haysi, VA $49,381

Hiltons, VA $47,466

Honaker, VA $49,122

Jonesville, VA $48,815

Keokee, VA $48,363

Lebanon, VA $48,660

Mc Clure, VA $48,862

Mendota, VA $47,944

Nickelsville, VA $47,743

Nora, VA $48,733

Norton, VA $48,548

Pennington Gap, VA $48,352

Pound, VA $48,748

Rosedale, VA $49,068

Rose Hill, VA $49,226

Saint Charles, VA $48,635

Saint Paul, VA $48,572

Weber City, VA $47,209

Whitetop, VA $49,214

Wise, VA $48,678

Pulaski, VA $49,742

Atkins, VA $49,322

Austinville, VA $49,720

Barren Springs, VA $49,763

Bastian, VA $49,329

Bland, VA $49,444

Broadford, VA $49,277

Cana, VA $49,796

Ceres, VA $49,282

Chilhowie, VA $49,265

Cripple Creek, VA $49,488

Crockett, VA $49,476

Draper, VA $49,700

Dugspur, VA $49,737

Elk Creek, VA $49,453

Emory, VA $49,126

Fancy Gap, VA $49,754

Fries, VA $49,619

Galax, VA $49,700

Glade Spring, VA $49,028

Rural Retreat, VA $49,413

Saltville, VA $49,286

Speedwell, VA $49,445

Sugar Grove, VA $49,334

Tannersville, VA $49,248

Troutdale, VA $49,299

Willis, VA $49,711

Woodlawn, VA $49,730

Wytheville, VA $49,591

Staunton, VA $50,421

Augusta Springs, VA $50,207

Bacova, VA $49,972

Blue Grass, VA $49,991

Brownsburg, VA $49,693

Buena Vista, VA $49,286

Churchville, VA $50,561

Clifton Forge, VA $49,803

Covington, VA $49,533

Craigsville, VA $50,213

Crimora, VA $50,613

Deerfield, VA $50,252

Doe Hill, VA $50,209

Fairfield, VA $49,620

Fort Defiance, VA $50,650

Glen Wilton, VA $49,614

Goshen, VA $49,997

Greenville, VA $49,966

Grottoes, VA $50,659

Head Waters, VA $50,292

Hot Springs, VA $49,832

Iron Gate, VA $49,888

Lexington, VA $49,707

Low Moor, VA $49,772

Mc Dowell, VA $50,229

Middlebrook, VA $49,978

Millboro, VA $50,017

Mint Spring, VA $50,229

Montebello, VA $49,523

Monterey, VA $50,085

Mount Sidney, VA $50,672

Mustoe, VA $50,168

New Hope, VA $50,643

Port Republic, VA $50,632

Raphine, VA $49,753

Rockbridge Baths, VA $49,802

Selma, VA $49,820

Steeles Tavern, VA $49,855

Stuarts Draft, VA $50,042

Swoope, VA $50,332

Verona, VA $50,673

Vesuvius, VA $49,411

Warm Springs, VA $49,987

West Augusta, VA $50,362

Weyers Cave, VA $50,685

Williamsville, VA $50,257

Lynchburg, VA $48,548

Altavista, VA $49,009

Alton, VA $50,080

Amherst, VA $48,878

Appomattox, VA $48,966

Bedford, VA $49,265

Big Island, VA $48,995

Blairs, VA $50,068

Brookneal, VA $49,203

Buffalo Junction, VA $50,238

Callands, VA $49,826

Chatham, VA $49,867

Clifford, VA $48,953

Clover, VA $49,958

Cluster Springs, VA $50,236

Coleman Falls, VA $48,749

Concord, VA $48,615

Crystal Hill, VA $49,880

Danville, VA $50,108

Hillsville, VA $49,796

Carson, VA $51,715

Hiwassee, VA $49,633

Independence, VA $49,460

Annandale, VA $58,850

Burke, VA $58,299

Dumfries, VA $56,592

Dunn Loring, VA $58,926

Fairfax, VA $58,046

Fairfax Station, VA $57,888

Falls Church, VA $58,977

Fort Belvoir, VA $58,264

Great Falls, VA $58,048

Greenway, VA $58,976

Lorton, VA $57,935

Merrifield, VA $58,790

Mc Lean, VA $58,971

West Mclean, VA $58,976

Mount Vernon, VA $58,483

Newington, VA $58,348

Dry Fork, VA $49,971

Brooke, VA $54,530

Evington, VA $48,818

Forest, VA $48,722

Gladstone, VA $49,008

Gladys, VA $49,009

Glasgow, VA $49,323

Goode, VA $48,883

Gretna, VA $49,511

Halifax, VA $50,065

Howardsville, VA $49,985

Hurt, VA $49,234

Java, VA $49,809

Ararat, VA $49,784

Axton, VA $49,938

Bassett, VA $49,902

Belspring, VA $49,643

Bent Mountain, VA $49,222

Blacksburg, VA $49,409

Blue Ridge, VA $49,205

Boones Mill, VA $49,187

Buchanan, VA $49,371

Callaway, VA $49,315

Christiansburg, VA $49,413

Cascade, VA $49,894

Catawba, VA $49,287

Check, VA $49,392

Claudville, VA $49,755

Cloverdale, VA $49,113

Collinsville, VA $50,067

Copper Hill, VA $49,327

Critz, VA $49,834

Daleville, VA $49,164

Dublin, VA $49,669

Eagle Rock, VA $49,514

Eggleston, VA $49,569

Elliston, VA $49,276

Ferrum, VA $49,591

Fieldale, VA $49,996

Fincastle, VA $49,317

Floyd, VA $49,595

Glade Hill, VA $49,374

Glen Lyn, VA $49,411

Goodview, VA $49,200

Hardy, VA $49,179

Henry, VA $49,666

Huddleston, VA $49,362

Keeling, VA $50,018

Chester, VA $51,958

Chesterfield, VA $51,927

Church Road, VA $51,756

Colonial Heights, VA $51,979

Courtland, VA $50,730

Dendron, VA $50,882

Dewitt, VA $51,590

Dinwiddie, VA $51,731

Disputanta, VA $51,773

Dolphin, VA $51,023

Drewryville, VA $50,619

Ebony, VA $50,270

Elberon, VA $50,673

Emporia, VA $50,733

Ford, VA $51,636

Franklin, VA $50,574

Freeman, VA $51,012

Gasburg, VA $50,378

Hopewell, VA $51,872

Ivor, VA $50,656

Jarratt, VA $51,172

Lawrenceville, VA $50,834

Mc Kenney, VA $51,455

Meredithville, VA $50,761

Newsoms, VA $50,407

Prince George, VA $51,921

Rawlings, VA $51,257

Sedley, VA $50,798

Skippers, VA $50,531

Spring Grove, VA $51,158

Stony Creek, VA $51,452

Surry, VA $50,549

Sussex, VA $51,337

Sutherland, VA $51,878

Valentines, VA $50,425

Wakefield, VA $50,863

Warfield, VA $51,299

Waverly, VA $51,263

White Plains, VA $50,397

Wilsons, VA $51,482

Yale, VA $51,129

Zuni, VA $50,636

Claremont, VA $51,226

Farmville, VA $50,266

Baskerville, VA $50,183

Indian Valley, VA $49,667

Mc Coy, VA $49,560

Martinsville, VA $49,985

Meadows Of Dan, VA $49,800

Moneta, VA $49,281

Montvale, VA $49,280

Narrows, VA $49,560

Newbern, VA $49,604

New Castle, VA $49,320

Newport, VA $49,432

New River, VA $49,740

Oriskany, VA $49,415

Paint Bank, VA $49,338

Parrott, VA $49,583

Patrick Springs, VA $49,891

Pearisburg, VA $49,609

Pembroke, VA $49,608

Penhook, VA $49,538

Pilot, VA $49,431

Pittsville, VA $49,514

Radford, VA $49,684

Long Island, VA $49,195

Lowry, VA $48,976

Lynch Station, VA $49,201

Madison Heights, VA $48,549

Monroe, VA $48,791

Naruna, VA $49,047

Nathalie, VA $49,640

Natural Bridge, VA $49,479

Natural Bridge Station, VA $49,265

Nelson, VA $50,312

Norwood, VA $49,196

Ringgold, VA $50,036

Rustburg, VA $48,661

Scottsburg, VA $50,133

Scottsville, VA $50,404

South Boston, VA $50,177

Spout Spring, VA $48,751

Sutherlin, VA $50,041

Sweet Briar, VA $48,693

Vernon Hill, VA $49,982

Virgilina, VA $50,193

Wingina, VA $49,488

Amonate, VA $49,378

Bandy, VA $49,270

Big Rock, VA $49,538

Bishop, VA $49,275

Bluefield, VA $49,427

Boissevain, VA $49,306

Breaks, VA $49,457

Burkes Garden, VA $49,325

Cedar Bluff, VA $49,397

Doran, VA $49,600

Falls Mills, VA $49,306

Grundy, VA $49,621

Horsepen, VA $49,294

Hurley, VA $49,366

Jewell Ridge, VA $49,397

Keen Mountain, VA $49,590

Mavisdale, VA $49,402

Maxie, VA $49,548

North Tazewell, VA $49,390

Oakwood, VA $49,618

Pilgrims Knob, VA $49,483

Pocahontas, VA $49,322

Pounding Mill, VA $49,466

Raven, VA $49,577

Red Ash, VA $49,623

Richlands, VA $49,594

Rowe, VA $49,420

Shortt Gap, VA $49,531

Swords Creek, VA $49,406

Tazewell, VA $49,312

Vansant, VA $49,407

Whitewood, VA $49,413

Wolford, VA $49,421

Boydton, VA $50,291

Bracey, VA $50,419

Brodnax, VA $50,614

Buckingham, VA $49,728

Burkeville, VA $50,497

Charlotte Court House, VA $49,774

Chase City, VA $50,032

Clarksville, VA $50,380

Crewe, VA $50,819

Cullen, VA $49,625

Dillwyn, VA $50,224

Drakes Branch, VA $50,026

Dundas, VA $50,770

Evergreen, VA $49,014

Fort Mitchell, VA $50,026

Green Bay, VA $50,219

Hampden Sydney, VA $50,342

Kenbridge, VA $50,499

Keysville, VA $50,021

La Crosse, VA $50,342

Lunenburg, VA $50,116

Meherrin, VA $50,122

Nottoway, VA $50,741

Pamplin, VA $49,459

Phenix, VA $49,236

Prospect, VA $49,770

Randolph, VA $49,855

Red House, VA $49,092

Red Oak, VA $50,096

Rice, VA $50,561

Saxe, VA $49,988

Skipwith, VA $50,131

South Hill, VA $50,324

Victoria, VA $50,293

Wylliesburg, VA $50,051

Roanoke, VA $49,079

Wachapreague, VA $50,960

Wardtown, VA $50,861

Wattsville, VA $51,008

Willis Wharf, VA $50,945

Windsor, VA $50,511

Withams, VA $50,967

Norfolk, VA $50,252

Newport News, VA $50,364

Fort Eustis, VA $50,384

Hampton, VA $50,395

Fort Monroe, VA $50,367

Poquoson, VA $50,379

Yorktown, VA $50,438

Lackey, VA $50,459

Seaford, VA $50,397

Portsmouth, VA $50,266

Fort Lee, VA $51,977

Petersburg, VA $51,977

Virginia State University, VA $51,977

Alberta, VA $50,950

Ammon, VA $51,632

Blackstone, VA $51,196

Boykins, VA $50,467

Branchville, VA $50,347

Capron, VA $50,716

Round Hill, VA $54,492

Catharpin, VA $56,533

Delaplane, VA $53,922

Ashburn, VA $56,767

Chantilly, VA $57,365

Gainesville, VA $56,073

Hamilton, VA $55,226

Lincoln, VA $55,172

Sterling, VA $57,458

Haymarket, VA $56,019

Herndon, VA $57,670

Leesburg, VA $55,875

Lovettsville, VA $54,637

Nokesville, VA $56,142

Upperville, VA $54,100

Warrenton, VA $54,297

Reston, VA $58,001

Waterford, VA $55,135

The Plains, VA $55,290

Doswell, VA $51,966

Dutton, VA $50,854

Fork Union, VA $50,863

Foster, VA $50,691

Glen Allen, VA $52,083

Gloucester, VA $50,800

Gloucester Point, VA $50,493

Goochland, VA $51,514

Grimstead, VA $50,818

Gum Spring, VA $51,514

Gwynn, VA $50,817

Hadensville, VA $51,434

Hallieford, VA $50,802

Hanover, VA $51,976

Hardyville, VA $50,954

Hartfield, VA $50,971

Hayes, VA $50,525

Henrico, VA $52,121

Hudgins, VA $50,778

Jamaica, VA $51,413

Jamestown, VA $50,641

Jetersville, VA $50,857

Kents Store, VA $50,977

King And Queen Court House, VA $51,490

King William, VA $51,757

Lanexa, VA $51,411

Lightfoot, VA $50,889

Little Plymouth, VA $51,426

Locust Hill, VA $51,124

Louisa, VA $51,506

Macon, VA $51,565

Maidens, VA $51,711

Manakin Sabot, VA $51,880

Mannboro, VA $51,543

Manquin, VA $51,908

Maryus, VA $50,500

Mascot, VA $51,274

Mathews, VA $50,721

Burgess, VA $51,600

Accomac, VA $50,920

Assawoman, VA $50,940

Atlantic, VA $51,009

Battery Park, VA $50,371

Belle Haven, VA $50,890

Birdsnest, VA $50,794

Bloxom, VA $50,998

Cape Charles, VA $50,725

Capeville, VA $50,735

Carrollton, VA $50,365

Carrsville, VA $50,595

Cheriton, VA $50,730

Chesapeake, VA $50,384

Chincoteague Island, VA $51,041

Wallops Island, VA $51,004

Craddockville, VA $50,898

Davis Wharf, VA $50,888

Eastville, VA $50,749

Exmore, VA $50,868

Franktown, VA $50,812

Greenbackville, VA $51,157

Greenbush, VA $51,011

Hacksneck, VA $50,869

Hallwood, VA $50,984

Harborton, VA $50,994

Horntown, VA $51,071

Oak Hall, VA $50,966

Isle Of Wight, VA $50,478

Jamesville, VA $50,841

Jenkins Bridge, VA $50,992

Keller, VA $50,931

Locustville, VA $50,929

Machipongo, VA $50,786

Mappsville, VA $50,973

Marionville, VA $50,786

Mears, VA $50,947

Melfa, VA $50,937

Modest Town, VA $51,069

Nassawadox, VA $50,839

Nelsonia, VA $51,073

New Church, VA $51,054

Onancock, VA $50,980

Onley, VA $50,924

Oyster, VA $50,741

Painter, VA $50,900

Parksley, VA $51,008

Pungoteague, VA $50,921

Quinby, VA $50,787

Rescue, VA $50,369

Sanford, VA $51,063

Saxis, VA $51,071

Seaview, VA $50,731

Smithfield, VA $50,423

Suffolk, VA $50,400

Tangier, VA $51,197

Tasley, VA $51,033

Temperanceville, VA $50,984

Townsend, VA $50,741

Virginia Beach, VA $51,055

Dulles, VA $58,017

Aldie, VA $56,186

Amissville, VA $53,452

Arcola, VA $56,749

Manassas, VA $56,842

Marshall, VA $54,237

Middleburg, VA $55,234

Catlett, VA $55,493

Centreville, VA $57,072

Clifton, VA $57,553

Orlean, VA $53,748

Paeonian Springs, VA $55,491

Paris, VA $53,748

Philomont, VA $55,070

Purcellville, VA $54,662

Bluemont, VA $53,931

Bristow, VA $56,401

Broad Run, VA $55,398

Calverton, VA $55,272

Casanova, VA $55,365

Rectortown, VA $54,170

Mechanicsville, VA $52,016

Midlothian, VA $51,938

Millers Tavern, VA $52,011

Mineral, VA $51,824

Moon, VA $50,742

Moseley, VA $51,765

New Canton, VA $50,643

New Kent, VA $51,732

New Point, VA $50,615

Newtown, VA $52,170

Norge, VA $50,964

North, VA $50,787

Oilville, VA $51,777

Onemo, VA $50,679

Ordinary, VA $50,568

Port Haywood, VA $50,607

Powhatan, VA $51,606

Providence Forge, VA $51,643

Quinton, VA $51,908

Rockville, VA $51,835

Ruthville, VA $51,536

Saint Stephens Church, VA $52,004

Saluda, VA $51,144

Sandston, VA $52,028

Sandy Hook, VA $51,504

Schley, VA $50,688

Severn, VA $50,527

Shacklefords, VA $51,171

State Farm, VA $51,736

Stevensville, VA $51,613

Studley, VA $52,013

Susan, VA $50,628

Toano, VA $51,124

Topping, VA $51,078

Trevilians, VA $51,474

Richmond, VA $52,135

Urbanna, VA $51,322

Wake, VA $51,001

Walkerton, VA $51,686

Ware Neck, VA $50,709

Water View, VA $51,311

West Point, VA $51,487

White Marsh, VA $50,625

Wicomico, VA $50,535

Williamsburg, VA $50,622

Woods Cross Roads, VA $50,806

Montpelier, VA $51,758

Oakton, VA $58,180

Occoquan, VA $57,751

Quantico, VA $55,832

Springfield, VA $58,698

Triangle, VA $56,236

Vienna, VA $58,697

Woodbridge, VA $57,334

Arlington, VA $58,993

Fort Myer, VA $58,994

Mattaponi, VA $51,295

Dhs, VA $58,993

Fort Valley, VA $51,002

Star Tannery, VA $50,503

Stephens City, VA $52,434

Stephenson, VA $52,469

Toms Brook, VA $50,973

White Post, VA $52,885

Woodstock, VA $50,552

Culpeper, VA $52,222

Aroda, VA $50,943

Banco, VA $51,115

Bealeton, VA $54,065

Boston, VA $52,083

Brandy Station, VA $53,137

Brightwood, VA $51,375

Castleton, VA $52,656

Elkwood, VA $53,068

Etlan, VA $51,257

Goldvein, VA $54,304

Graves Mill, VA $50,873

Haywood, VA $51,362

Hood, VA $50,553

Jeffersonton, VA $53,730

Leon, VA $51,592

Lignum, VA $52,761

Madison, VA $50,869

Midland, VA $54,604

Mitchells, VA $51,805

Oakpark, VA $51,191

Pratts, VA $50,863

Radiant, VA $51,052

Rapidan, VA $51,512

Remington, VA $53,635

Reva, VA $51,649

Richardsville, VA $53,202

Rixeyville, VA $53,064

Rochelle, VA $50,847

Somerville, VA $54,708

Sperryville, VA $51,599

Stevensburg, VA $52,867

Sumerduck, VA $53,650

Syria, VA $50,677

Viewtown, VA $53,099

Washington, VA $52,504

Wolftown, VA $50,557

Woodville, VA $52,108

Harrisonburg, VA $50,763

Basye, VA $50,357

Bergton, VA $50,202

Bridgewater, VA $50,668

Broadway, VA $50,512

Criders, VA $50,292

Dayton, VA $50,494

Edinburg, VA $50,443

Elkton, VA $50,595

Alexandria, VA $58,986

Fredericksburg, VA $53,446

Bowling Green, VA $52,409

Burr Hill, VA $52,416

Callao, VA $52,114

Caret, VA $52,735

Center Cross, VA $51,838

Champlain, VA $52,615

Coles Point, VA $52,812

Colonial Beach, VA $53,109

Corbin, VA $52,780

Dahlgren, VA $54,850

Dogue, VA $53,073

Dunnsville, VA $52,024

Edwardsville, VA $51,667

Farnham, VA $51,819

Garrisonville, VA $55,301

Hague, VA $52,430

Hartwood, VA $53,601

Haynesville, VA $52,387

Heathsville, VA $51,618

Hustle, VA $52,646

Irvington, VA $51,205

Jersey, VA $53,146

Kilmarnock, VA $51,248

King George, VA $53,976

Kinsale, VA $52,329

Ladysmith, VA $52,106

Lancaster, VA $51,374

Laneview, VA $51,498

Lively, VA $51,421

Locust Grove, VA $52,431

Loretto, VA $52,656

Lottsburg, VA $52,016

Merry Point, VA $51,293

Milford, VA $52,216

Mollusk, VA $51,311

Montross, VA $52,773

Morattico, VA $51,578

Mount Holly, VA $52,597

Ninde, VA $54,096

Nuttsville, VA $51,527

Oldhams, VA $52,286

Ophelia, VA $51,627

Partlow, VA $52,559

Port Royal, VA $52,643

Rappahannock Academy, VA $52,653

Reedville, VA $51,588

Rhoadesville, VA $51,936

Rollins Fork, VA $53,107

Fulks Run, VA $50,386

Hinton, VA $50,339

Keezletown, VA $50,584

Lacey Spring, VA $50,610

Linville, VA $50,583

Luray, VA $50,746

Mc Gaheysville, VA $50,643

Mount Crawford, VA $50,644

Mount Jackson, VA $50,479

Mount Solon, VA $50,486

New Market, VA $50,596

Orkney Springs, VA $50,370

Penn Laird, VA $50,665

Quicksburg, VA $50,529

Pleasant Valley, VA $50,638

Shenandoah, VA $50,613

Singers Glen, VA $50,580

Stanley, VA $50,617

Timberville, VA $50,604

Charlottesville, VA $50,695

Afton, VA $50,133

Arrington, VA $49,136

Barboursville, VA $50,892

Batesville, VA $50,574

Covesville, VA $50,138

Crozet, VA $50,598

Dyke, VA $50,573

Ruby, VA $55,036

Chemical Laboratory Technologist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Chemical Laboratory Technologist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 38% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Internet and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Chemical Laboratory Technologist positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Chemical Laboratory Technologist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Chemical Laboratory Technologist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Internet	$64,738	$31.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$62,041	$30.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$60,422	$29.0	12%
Financial Services	$60,422	$29.0	12%
Pharmaceuticals	$59,343	$29.0	10%

Chemical Laboratory Technologist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Chemical Laboratory Technologist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$50,177

Average $53,948/year

$58,817

$4,181

Average $4,496/month

$4,901

$965

Average $1,037/week

$1,131

$24

Average $26/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,817	$4,901	$1,131	$28
Average	$53,948	$4,496	$1,037	$26
25th Percentile	$50,177	$4,181	$965	$24

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