Wyoming Median
$56,320
per year
Hourly Rate
$27.08
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-7% vs US median
US median $60,390
State Rank
#38 of 51
230 employed here
How much does a Chemical Technician make in Wyoming?
Chemical Technicians in Wyoming take home a median of $56,320 annually — roughly $27.08 an hour — which runs 7% below the national median of $60,390.
Within Wyoming, entry-level pay starts around $39,180 while the top 10% make $106,290 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $47,740 and $84,370 a year.
Chemical Technician salary range in Wyoming
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $39,180 | $18.84 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $47,740 | $22.95 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $56,320 | $27.08 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $84,370 | $40.56 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $106,290 | $51.10 |
|
How Wyoming compares
Wyoming ranks 38th out of 51 states and territories for Chemical Technician pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Chemical Technician salary in other states
Louisiana $85,850Alaska $79,380Delaware $78,620South Carolina $75,020Missouri $68,550Massachusetts $67,570Arizona $65,860Vermont $65,560Hawaii $63,910Colorado $63,770Nebraska $62,640Texas $62,580Minnesota $62,400Washington $62,100Illinois $61,890Rhode Island $61,680Kansas $61,560Nevada $61,520New York $60,900Kentucky $60,830Oklahoma $60,020Ohio $59,750California $59,510Wisconsin $59,440Pennsylvania $59,420Indiana $59,290North Carolina $59,030West Virginia $58,750New Jersey $58,580Michigan $58,180Alabama $58,150Georgia $58,120Iowa $58,090Oregon $57,960North Dakota $57,760Connecticut $57,310District of Columbia $56,530New Mexico $55,120Tennessee $54,840Mississippi $54,580Idaho $54,560Florida $54,050Montana $52,890Virginia $51,850Maine $49,280Maryland $49,280South Dakota $49,030Utah $49,030New Hampshire $48,940Arkansas $45,230
Working as a Chemical Technician in Wyoming
Nationally, about 58,000 people work as Chemical Technicians in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Wyoming pay ($56,320) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Chemical Technician make in Wyoming?
The median Chemical Technician salary in Wyoming is $56,320 per year, or about $27.08 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $39,180 at the entry level to $106,290 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Wyoming pay compare to the national average?
Wyoming pays Chemical Technicians about 7% less than the national median of $60,390. Wyoming ranks 38th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Wyoming a good state for Chemical Technicians?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $56,320 a year. About 230 Chemical Technicians are employed in Wyoming. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Wyoming?
The highest-paying occupations in Wyoming include Surgeon, All Other ($387,880), Physician, All Other ($342,800), Family Medicine Physician ($264,580), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.