Chemical Technicians
SOC Code: 19-4031 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
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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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Chemical Technicians. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dothan, AL | $40,685 | $63,211 | $85,758 | $108,285 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $62,254 | $76,315 | $90,397 | $104,458 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $60,403 | $74,381 | $88,338 | $102,315 |
| Hammond, LA | $60,050 | $74,048 | $88,067 | $102,066 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $62,878 | $75,546 | $88,213 | $100,880 |
| Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $56,659 | $71,386 | $86,091 | $100,818 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $55,307 | $70,221 | $85,155 | $100,069 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $46,051 | $63,856 | $81,682 | $99,486 |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $55,474 | $70,054 | $84,656 | $99,237 |
| Alexandria, LA | $55,162 | $69,659 | $84,136 | $98,634 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Science | 4.1 | |
| Critical Thinking | 4.0 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.0 | |
| Writing | 3.9 | |
| Active Listening | 3.9 | |
| Monitoring | 3.9 | |
| Active Learning | 3.4 | |
| Speaking | 3.4 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.2 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.1 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 3.8 |
| English Language | 3.5 |
| Mathematics | 3.4 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.1 |
| Production and Processing | 3.0 |
| Administrative | 2.9 |
| Education and Training | 2.7 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 2.4 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 43.7% |
| High school diploma | 33.3% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 22.4% |
Typical Tasks
- Monitor product quality to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
- Set up and conduct chemical experiments, tests, and analyses, using techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, physical or chemical separation techniques, or microscopy.
- Conduct chemical or physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative or quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, or gaseous materials.
- Compile and interpret results of tests and analyses.
- Provide technical support or assistance to chemists or engineers.
- Prepare chemical solutions for products or processes, following standardized formulas, or create experimental formulas.
- Maintain, clean, or sterilize laboratory instruments or equipment.
- Write technical reports or prepare graphs or charts to document experimental results.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
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