Chemical Technicians
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.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Chemical Technicians to increase by 4.9% between 2024 and 2034, from 60,000 to 63,000 jobs. Its estimate of 7,600 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($60,390), education (Associate's degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
60,000
Projected employment (2034)
63,000
Projected change (2024–2034)
5%
Annual openings (projected average)
7,600
Pay & Preparation
$60,390
Associate's degree
None
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Science (4.12/5) • Reading Comprehension (4/5) • Critical Thinking (4/5) • Active Listening (3.88/5) • Monitoring (3.88/5) • Writing (3.88/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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