Chemical Technicians
Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for research and development of new products or processes, quality control, maintenance of environmental standards, and other work involving experimental, theoretical, or practical application of chemistry and related sciences.
About the profession
Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for research and development of new products or processes, quality control, maintenance of environmental standards, and other work involving experimental, theoretical, or practical application of chemistry and related sciences.
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Personality Fit
Based on the Chemical Technicians role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Realistic
Hands-on, practical, technical work
Investigative
Research, analysis, problem-solving
Conventional
Organizing, detail-oriented, structured
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Career Path
Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Junior Chemical Technician → Practitioner Chemical Technician → Senior Practitioner Chemical Technician → Lead Chemical Technician
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
$93K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $38,240 - $52,015/year With equity/bonuses: $42,064 - $62,418 Top markets (SF/NYC): $43,976 - $62,418 Execute core tasks using Science under…
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Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Maintain, clean, or sterilize laboratory instruments or equipment. 10am, Monitor product quality to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $26,768 - $46,814 Year 2-3: Junior level $52,015 - $62,501 Year 4-6: Mid level $62,501 - $67,764 Year 7-10: Senior level $67,764 - $83,543 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Chemical Technician genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Science and Reading Comprehension You communicate clearly with…
💰 Salary Range
BLS OEWS, May 2023Half of U.S. workers in this occupation earn more than this, half earn less.
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