Salary guide, May 2025
QC Lab Technician pay in Arizona
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The median annual wage for Chemical Technicians in Arizona was $65,860 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $54,480 and $82,300.
The Arizona median is $5,470 above the national median of $60,390, both from BLS May 2025.
Direct match · SOC 19-4031 Chemical Technicians
The QC Lab Technician title maps to the published occupation. The duties align, but BLS combines employers and industries.
What should you know about arizona?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $46,140 | $54,480 | $65,860 | $82,300 | $93,040 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $22.19 | $26.19 | $31.66 | $39.57 | $44.73 |
BLS estimated 390 workers employed in this occupation in Arizona. Location quotient: 0.32.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $41,740 | $48,530 | $60,390 | $75,900 | $92,040 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20.07 | $23.33 | $29.03 | $36.49 | $44.25 |
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $49,470 | $63,030 | $78,770 |
| May 2025 | $54,480 | $65,860 | $82,300 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 19-4031 Chemical Technicians, Arizona. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 19-4031 Chemical Technicians, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $63,790 | $48,040 to $86,070 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $65,050 | $44,480 to $75,900 |
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