DOL Median (California)
$46,000
vs National
+17.9%
National: $39,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$33,213
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$46,000
+17.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$39,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemical Technicians in California earns $46,000 in nominal terms, which is 17.9% above the national average of $39,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $33,213 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD, JR. | $60,000 | 1 |
| TRADITIONAL MEDICINALS, INC. | $60,000 | 1 |
| IriSys LLC | $59,376 | 1 |
| University of California at Santa Barbara | $57,006 | 12 |
| The Fountain Group | $56,160 | 8 |
| Validation Associates LLC | $55,000 | 5 |
| Matchmaster Dyeing Finishing, Inc. | $54,038 | 1 |
| Harrens Lab Inc. | $50,000 | 3 |
| The University of Southern California | $49,920 | 3 |
| Benito Valley Farms, Inc. | $48,901 | 1 |
| AMERICAN MILK & FOODS GROUP, LLC | $46,134 | 2 |
| United Western Enterprises | $46,000 | 1 |
| PROZYME | $45,760 | 1 |
| ALSTEM, LLC | $45,000 | 1 |
| SANFORD-BURNHAM MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE | $44,000 | 1 |
| EAG INC. | $42,600 | 3 |
| Carbon Activated Corporation | $42,515 | 1 |
| ChemEOR, Inc. | $42,000 | 3 |
| Allure Labs, LLC | $41,600 | 1 |
| TACSENSE, INC | $41,018 | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Chemical Technicians
South Plainfield, NE · $117,600East Hanover, NE · $87,600Tarrytown, NE · $75,200Westbury, NE · $68,099Bethesda, MD · $67,000Top-Paying Roles in California
Cardiologists · $600,000Physicians, All Other · $301,642General Internal Medicine Physicians · $300,000Pediatricians, General · $254,000Psychiatrists · $237,350Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Chemical Technicians make in California?
The median Chemical Technicians salary in California is $46,000 based on 33 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Chemical Technicians?
A Chemical Technicians in California earns 17.9% more than the national median of $39,000, or $33,213 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.