Engineering and Technology / Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering Technician

A Chemical Engineering Technician assists chemical engineers in designing, testing, and operating chemical processes and equipment. They work in laboratories or industrial settings to monitor production, analyze samples, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Average monthly gross

5,690 USD

4 validated salaries

Median

5,580 USD

less sensitive to extremes

Typical range

4,305 USD - 7,163 USD

10th to 90th percentile

Data period

2026 - 2026

based on validated records

Canonical

Chemical Engineering Technician

ISCO

3116

Language

en

Salary insights

Monthly gross salary from approved submissions and AI-generated seeds that were validated.

4 records
Clear

By seniority

Mid-level 1 validated salaries
4,480 USD 4,480 USD - 4,480 USD
Lead / Expert 3 validated salaries
6,093 USD 4,230 USD - 7,370 USD

Yearly trend

5,690 USD
2026

Top countries

Country Avg. Count
United States 4,355 USD 2
Canada 7,370 USD 1
France 6,680 USD 1

Companies in data

Company Avg. Count
Amazon 4,230 USD 1
JPMorgan Chase 4,480 USD 1
Sopra Steria 6,680 USD 1
TD Bank 7,370 USD 1

Top cities

No city-linked salaries yet.

How these figures are calculated

Validated records only

The page uses salaries that have been approved in the admin, including human submissions and AI-generated seeds after validation.

Typical range

The range removes the lowest and highest extremes by showing the 10th to 90th percentile.

Seniority

Seniority is inferred from years of experience: junior, mid-level, senior, then lead or expert.

Interpretation

These figures are market indicators, not guaranteed salaries. Reliability improves as more approved records are added.

Role profile

Seniority

Junior Mid Senior

Alternate titles

Chemical Process Technician Chemical Lab Technician Process Engineering Technician

Skills

Hard skills

Chemical process monitoring Laboratory analysis Quality control testing Data collection and reporting Safety compliance

Soft skills

Attention to detail Problem-solving Team collaboration Communication skills

Tools

Spectrophotometers Chromatographs pH meters Distillation equipment Computerized process control systems

Certifications

Certified Chemical Technician (CCT) OSHA Safety Certification Hazardous Materials Handling Certification

Employment context

Industries

Chemical manufacturing Pharmaceuticals Petrochemicals Food processing Environmental services

Company types

Manufacturing plants Research laboratories Consulting firms Government agencies

Work modes

On-site

Remote compatibility

Low

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