Chemical Technicians pay in Michigan
$61,340avg. a year
$29.49 an hour · 2,220 employed
Chemical Technicians in Michigan earn an average of $61,340 a year. That is $2,560 (4%) less than the U.S. average of $63,900. The best-paying metro area is Niles, MI at $81,900.
$58,180Median pay
$29.49Average hourly
+43%Avg. pay since 2020
#31Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Michigan metro areas
Average pay for chemical technicians by metro area. Swipe to see all 9.
140 jobs
Niles, MI
$81,900
$39.38 an hour
250 jobs
Midland, MI
$78,310
$37.65 an hour
380 jobs
Bay City, MI
$72,990
$35.09 an hour
4300 jobs
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI
$66,230
$31.84 an hour
5120 jobs
Lansing-East Lansing, MI
$62,030
$29.82 an hour
6760 jobs
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
$58,570
$28.16 an hour
7240 jobs
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI
$56,170
$27.00 an hour
8100 jobs
Ann Arbor, MI
$51,970
$24.99 an hour
960 jobs
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI
$51,400
$24.71 an hour
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Updated every yearNew figures each spring when BLS releases them. This site uses May 2025 data.
Chemical Technicians pay in Michigan, charted
Pay over time
Michigan, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Michigan chemical technicians work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Michigan vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $63,900 | $30.72 |
| Michigan | $61,340 | $29.49 |
| Ohio | $62,150 | $29.88 |
| Indiana | $61,580 | $29.61 |
| Wisconsin | $61,130 | $29.39 |
Related jobs in Michigan
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$93,090
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$87,530
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$81,800
- Chemists$101,210
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$63,820
- Biological Technicians$52,300
Average pay, Michigan, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do chemical technicians make in Michigan?
The average is $61,340 a year, and the median is $58,180. That is $2,560 (4%) less than the U.S. average of $63,900.
What is the hourly wage in Michigan?
$29.49 an hour on average; the median is $27.97.
Where in Michigan do they earn the most?
Niles, MI ($81,900), followed by Midland, MI ($78,310). The lowest average among 9 metro areas with data is South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI ($51,400).
How does Michigan rank?
Michigan ranks #31 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 19-4031. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national chemical technicians page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.