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Chemical Technicians

Role Overview

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.

Recommended Majors

Chemistry, General. Analytical Chemistry. Inorganic Chemistry. Organic Chemistry. Environmental Chemistry. Chemical Technology/Technician. Chemical Process Technology.

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
Louisiana	$83,480
Delaware	$64,930
Massachusetts	$64,920
Colorado	$64,540
Texas	$64,520
Oklahoma	$63,880
West Virginia	$63,820
Arizona	$63,030
New Mexico	$62,610
Illinois	$61,830
Alaska	$61,380
Vermont	$60,930
South Carolina	$59,530
Nebraska	$59,180
Pennsylvania	$59,130

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Median Annual Salary

$57,790

Projected Growth (10yr)

+3.7%

Avg. annual openings

6.7k

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