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Chemical dependency technician salary
Average chemical dependency technician salary
$35,341
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Average chemical dependency technician salary by state
Highest paying states for chemical dependency technicians
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kentucky | $45,335 | $21.80 |
| 2 | Delaware | $38,304 | $18.42 |
| 3 | West Virginia | $38,121 | $18.33 |
| 4 | Vermont | $37,876 | $18.21 |
| 5 | Maryland | $46,309 | $22.26 |
| 6 | Nevada | $39,893 | $19.18 |
| 7 | Arkansas | $43,239 | $20.79 |
| 8 | Colorado | $40,332 | $19.39 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $38,455 | $18.49 |
| 10 | New Mexico | $44,122 | $21.21 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $38,495 | $18.51 |
| 12 | Illinois | $36,333 | $17.47 |
| 13 | Massachusetts | $38,352 | $18.44 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $38,172 | $18.35 |
| 15 | Texas | $38,615 | $18.56 |
| 16 | Maine | $33,479 | $16.10 |
| 17 | Iowa | $33,472 | $16.09 |
| 18 | Kansas | $33,480 | $16.10 |
| 19 | Minnesota | $34,283 | $16.48 |
| 20 | Arizona | $34,829 | $16.74 |
| 21 | Pennsylvania | $32,645 | $15.69 |
| 22 | New Jersey | $35,950 | $17.28 |
| 23 | Alaska | $33,350 | $16.03 |
| 24 | Wyoming | $34,713 | $16.69 |
| 25 | Missouri | $32,690 | $15.72 |
| 26 | Mississippi | $32,448 | $15.60 |
| 27 | South Carolina | $32,293 | $15.53 |
| 28 | Idaho | $34,348 | $16.51 |
| 29 | Ohio | $33,195 | $15.96 |
| 30 | North Carolina | $32,089 | $15.43 |
| 31 | Nebraska | $32,724 | $15.73 |
| 32 | Virginia | $33,745 | $16.22 |
| 33 | South Dakota | $32,572 | $15.66 |
| 34 | Wisconsin | $31,625 | $15.20 |
| 35 | Montana | $32,597 | $15.67 |
| 36 | Louisiana | $32,348 | $15.55 |
| 37 | Washington | $34,295 | $16.49 |
| 38 | Alabama | $31,909 | $15.34 |
| 39 | California | $35,409 | $17.02 |
| 40 | Oregon | $33,083 | $15.91 |
| 41 | Tennessee | $28,867 | $13.88 |
| 42 | New York | $31,095 | $14.95 |
| 43 | Hawaii | $33,137 | $15.93 |
| 44 | Utah | $28,408 | $13.66 |
| 45 | Florida | $28,083 | $13.50 |
| 46 | Michigan | $30,801 | $14.81 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $28,924 | $13.91 |
| 48 | Georgia | $28,654 | $13.78 |
| 49 | Indiana | $27,540 | $13.24 |
| 50 | District of Columbia | $30,165 | $14.50 |
| 51 | North Dakota | $27,205 | $13.08 |
Chemical dependency technician salary details
A chemical dependency technician's salary ranges from $29,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $42,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a chemical dependency technician's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $42,000 | $3,500 | $20 |
| 75th Percentile | $39,000 | $3,250 | $19 |
| Average | $35,341 | $2,945 | $17 |
| 25th Percentile | $31,000 | $2,583 | $15 |
| 10th Percentile | $29,000 | $2,417 | $14 |
Highest paying chemical dependency technician jobs
The highest paying types of chemical dependency technicians are analytical technician, color technician, and field laboratory operator.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Field Laboratory Operator | $54,062 | $4,505 | $25.99 | 109,087 |
| Chemical Processor | $37,953 | $3,163 | $18.25 | 8,357 |
| Technician | $38,045 | $3,170 | $18.29 | 596,842 |
| Chemistry Technologist | $46,569 | $3,881 | $22.39 | 53,332 |
| Psychiatric Technician | $39,662 | $3,305 | $19.07 | 64,888 |
| Formulation Technician | $48,107 | $4,009 | $23.13 | 45,585 |
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Chemical dependency technician salary trends
The average chemical dependency technician salary has risen by $5,498 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average chemical dependency technician earned $29,843 annually, but today, they earn $35,341 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for chemical dependency technicians over the last decade.
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Average chemical dependency technician salary over time
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Chemical dependency technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $35,300 | $16.99 | +1.1% |
| 2024 | $34,900 | $16.80 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | $34,200 | $16.42 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | $33,500 | $16.12 | +3.0% |
| 2021 | $32,500 | $15.63 | +2.6% |
Recently added chemical dependency technician salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Health Initiatives | Chemical Dependency Technician | Grand Island, NE | 06/13/2025 | $30,846 |
| Gateway Foundation | Chemical Dependency Technician (CD Tech) (32955) | Chicago, IL | 03/22/2025 | $33,809 |
| Momentumctr, LLC | Chemical Dependency Technician | Nore, MN | 02/17/2025 | $31,305 |
| Momentum Center | Chemical Dependency Technician | Saint Cloud, MN | 11/21/2024 | $31,305 |
| Cottage Health | Chemical Dependency Technician | Santa Barbara, CA | 10/24/2024 | $49,295 |
| Momentum Center | Chemical Dependency Technician | Saint Cloud, MN | 10/22/2024 | $31,305 |
| Catholic Health Initiatives | Chemical Dependency Technician | Grand Island, NE | 10/10/2024 | $30,846 |
| Gray Peak, LLC | Chemical Dependency Technician | Downe, NJ | 09/25/2024 | $25,000 |
| Gray Peak, LLC | Chemical Dependency Technician | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 09/25/2024 | $25,000 |
| Gray Peak, LLC | Chemical Dependency Technician | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 09/11/2024 | $25,000 |
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