Chemical Technicians in Ohio
Is Ohio a good place for you to work as a Chemical Technician?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Chemical Technicians in Ohio are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Chemical Technicians in Ohio is growing slower than average.
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Chemical Technicians in Ohio earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Chemical Technicians Work in Ohio?
In 2018, there were 3,220 Chemical Technicians working in the state.
There were 3,270 Chemical Technicians employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 50 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 890 Chemical Technicians working in it, which means Ohio has more Chemical Technicians than average.
Job Projections for Ohio
Jobs for Chemical Technicians in this state are growing at a rate of 4.5% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 4.0%.
Ohio Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 380 annual job openings, and a total of 3,990 jobs for Ohio Chemical Technicians in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 6,600 annual jobs and 70,000 total jobs in 2026.
What do Chemical Technicians Make in Ohio?
In 2018 wages for Chemical Technicians ranged from $29,370 to $69,720 with $45,150 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $14.12 to $33.52. The median hourly rate was $21.71.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $21.32 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $0.39.
The median salary in Ohio is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Ohio Metros for Chemical Technicians
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Chemical Technicians.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 980 | $47,200 |
Cleveland-Elyria, OH | 830 | $41,960 |
Columbus, OH | 340 | $43,820 |
Akron, OH | 210 | $39,020 |
Toledo, OH | 150 | $46,690 |
Dayton, OH | 130 | $52,430 |
Wheeling, WV-OH | 50 | $41,120 |
Lima, OH | 50 | $51,880 |
Canton-Massillon, OH | 50 | $46,440 |
Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA | 50 | $44,970 |
Top States for Chemical Technicians Employment
View the list below to see where most Chemical Technicians work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Texas | 7,050 | $56,510 |
California | 6,100 | $44,350 |
Pennsylvania | 3,880 | $47,260 |
New Jersey | 3,510 | $53,190 |
Ohio | 3,220 | $45,150 |
Louisiana | 3,020 | $63,990 |
New York | 2,790 | $49,060 |
Illinois | 2,610 | $51,220 |
Michigan | 2,170 | $37,910 |
Florida | 2,030 | $44,770 |
Tennessee | 1,990 | $45,720 |
North Carolina | 1,770 | $49,840 |
Minnesota | 1,650 | $47,780 |
Massachusetts | 1,610 | $55,480 |
Georgia | 1,470 | $42,200 |
Wisconsin | 1,350 | $45,240 |
Nevada | 1,230 | $53,460 |
Indiana | 1,190 | $41,800 |
South Carolina | 1,160 | $45,010 |
Alabama | 1,130 | $49,890 |
Below are the states where Chemical Technicians get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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Delaware | $65,330 |
Louisiana | $63,990 |
Alaska | $57,090 |
Texas | $56,510 |
Massachusetts | $55,480 |
Hawaii | $55,270 |
Nevada | $53,460 |
New Jersey | $53,190 |
West Virginia | $52,880 |
Oklahoma | $52,500 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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