DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

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.

Occupational Employment Statistics(OES) Wage Data
Wages Updated to First Quarter, 2020

					Percentiles
Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Mean	Mean SE*	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
Central Minnesota	70	6	$21.77/hr	$0.65/hr	$15.83/hr	$17.59/hr	$21.29/hr	$26.13/hr	$29.38/hr
Minnesota	1,580	107	$25.58/hr	$1.82/hr	$16.09/hr	$19.17/hr	$23.48/hr	$29.16/hr	$36.43/hr
U S	65,760	1,184	$25.70/hr	$0.18/hr	$15.11/hr	$18.32/hr	$23.93/hr	$31.19/hr	$39.03/hr
*SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate.

Leading Industries for Chemical Technicians Industry OES Employment OES Median Wage Professional and Business Services 40 $21.51/hr Manufacturing 20 $20.97/hr

Other Regional Data For Chemical Technicians Geography (click title for details) OES Projections Employment Median Wage % Change 2022 - 2032 Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 1,240 $23.75/hr 7.7% Southwest Minnesota 120 $16.25/hr 9.9% Southeast Minnesota 80 $27.36/hr 5.3% Central Minnesota 70 $21.29/hr 5.4% Northeast Minnesota 40 $26.68/hr 4.8% Northwest Minnesota 20 $23.09/hr N/A

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• Tests and analyzes chemical and physical properties of liquids, solids, gases, radioactive and biological materials, and products such as perfumes.
• Prepares chemical solutions for products and processes, following standardized formulas or creates experimental formulas.
• Sets up and calibrates laboratory equipment and instruments used for testing, process control, product development, and research.
• Documents results of tests and analyses, and writes technical reports or prepares graphs and charts.
• Directs other workers in compounding and distilling chemicals.
• Reviews process paperwork for products to ensure compliance to standards and specifications.
• Cleans and sterilizes laboratory equipment.