DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 727 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 55,640 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Chemical Technicians
Ranked by median salary from DOL filingsSalary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent, OH | $38,948 | -0.1% | 14 | 1 |
| EAST WINDSOR, NJ | $37,939 | -2.7% | 11 | 1 |
| CLEVELAND, OH | $37,107 | -4.9% | 13 | 2 |
| Somerset, NJ | $37,014 | -5.1% | 12 | 3 |
| Hauppauge, NY | $36,050 | -7.6% | 21 | 4 |
| Akron, OH | $35,000 | -10.3% | 31 | 2 |
| PISCATAWAY, NJ | $34,660 | -11.1% | 14 | 2 |
| Brookhaven, NY | $33,000 | -15.4% | 22 | 2 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | $65,926 | +11.4% | 8 |
| Nevada | $55,827 | +11.1% | 1 |
| Wisconsin | $48,800 | -14.3% | 5 |
| Virginia | $47,514 | -6.2% | 6 |
| South Carolina | $47,509 | -20.2% | 4 |
| Massachusetts | $47,300 | -27.1% | 24 |
| Maryland | $46,420 | -2.8% | 12 |
| California | $46,000 | -18.8% | 33 |
| South Dakota | $45,112 | -6% | 2 |
| Louisiana | $45,000 | -46.1% | 8 |
| Utah | $44,695 | -15.5% | 10 |
| Alabama | $44,491 | -15.5% | 3 |
| Washington | $43,860 | -21.6% | 1 |
| Iowa | $43,638 | -16.4% | 3 |
| Missouri | $42,848 | -27% | 9 |
| Connecticut | $42,440 | -16.6% | 2 |
| Mississippi | $42,000 | -22.4% | 13 |
| Pennsylvania | $40,000 | -32.4% | 23 |
| Florida | $39,500 | -15.7% | 5 |
| Illinois | $39,178 | -36.6% | 8 |
| Arkansas | $38,004 | -18.7% | 3 |
| Texas | $38,000 | -41.1% | 31 |
| Oregon | $37,500 | -24.9% | 3 |
| New Jersey | $37,500 | -34.9% | 111 |
| North Carolina | $37,000 | -24.3% | 7 |
| Tennessee | $36,983 | -27.5% | 6 |
| Ohio | $36,500 | -33.3% | 67 |
| Michigan | $36,338 | -37% | 11 |
| New York | $36,000 | -37.6% | 71 |
| West Virginia | $35,880 | -43.8% | 1 |
| Oklahoma | $35,443 | -44.5% | 4 |
| Georgia | $33,280 | -35.8% | 2 |
| Colorado | $32,032 | -50.4% | 3 |
| New Mexico | $31,000 | -50.5% | 1 |
| Montana | $28,440 | -43.3% | 1 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Chemical Technicians positions, 41% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 15% required a Master's degree, and 22% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Akron | Not specified | $35,000 |
| Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York | Not specified | $33,000 |
| Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC | Not specified | $33,010 |
| Sannova Analytical LLC | Master's | $37,500 |
| Kent State University | Not specified | $38,948 |
| Case Western Reserve University | Not specified | $37,107 |
| THE UNIVERISTY OF SOUTHERN MISSISIPPI | Not specified | $42,099 |
| KVK-Tech, Inc. | Not specified | $35,000 |
| University of California at Santa Barbara | Not specified | $57,006 |
| Aurex Laboratories LLC | Not specified | $37,939 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Chemical Technicians is Professional and Technical Services at $44,028. The lowest-paying industry with significant hiring is Manufacturing at $38,338.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 727 DOL filings, the median salary for a Chemical Technicians is $39,000, ranging from $35,000 to $45,675.
The 90th percentile salary is $90,990 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, Kent, OH offers the highest median at $38,948.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Chemical Technicians positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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