Chemical Technicians pay range in Huntington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,460 a year or less, while the top 10% make $68,710 or more. The middle half of chemical technicians in Huntington earn between $43,520 and $62,890.
- $37K10th
- $44K25th
- $55KMedian
- $63K75th
- $69K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $54,270 | $4,522 | $26.09 |
| Median | $55,340 | $4,612 | $26.61 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $43,520 | $3,627 | $20.92 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $62,890 | $5,241 | $30.24 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Chemical Technicians pay in Huntington vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Chemical technicians in Huntington earn 11% less than the West Virginia average ($61,190) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($63,900). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $60,390.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington | $54,270 | $55,340 | $37,460 | $68,710 | 40 |
| West Virginia | $61,190 | $58,750 | $40,570 | $81,810 | 230 |
| United States | $63,900 | $60,390 | $41,740 | $92,040 | 57,540 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Chemical Technicians salary after taxes in Huntington
On the average salary of $54,270, a single filer in Huntington takes home about $44,162 a year, or $3,680 a month and $1,699 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in OH | $44,736 | $3,728 |
| Working in WV | $44,162 | $3,680 |
| Working in KY | $44,004 | $3,667 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Huntington a good place for chemical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Huntington area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.4), so the average $54,270 buys what about $61,376 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Huntington ($44,600). A typical home costs $166,506, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Chemical Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Lexington, KY$62,460
- Columbus, OH$64,860
- Cincinnati, OH$65,180
- Dayton, OH$58,260
- Blacksburg, VA$56,300
- Johnson City, TN$52,760
Highest-paying cities for chemical technicians
Baton Rouge, LA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($94,470).
- Baton Rouge, LA$94,470
- Lake Charles, LA$89,340
- Augusta, GA$83,060
- Niles, MI$81,900
- Beaumont, TX$80,360
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Chemical Technicians salary in Huntington: questions
How much do chemical technicians make an hour in Huntington?
$26.09 an hour on average, and $26.61 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level chemical technicians salary in Huntington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,460 a year and the 25th percentile is $43,520, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the chemical technicians take-home pay in Huntington?
About $44,162 a year ($3,680 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $54,270.
Do chemical technicians earn more in Huntington than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% less than the U.S. average for this job ($63,900).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-4031; area Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH (26580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.75, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.75).
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