There are currently an estimated 57,000 chemical technicians in the United States. The chemical technician job market is expected to grow by 3.7% between 2024 and 2034.
How employable are chemical technicians?
CareerExplorer rates chemical technicians with a D employability rating, meaning this career should provide weak employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 2,000 chemical technicians.
What’s the supply of chemical technicians?
The chemical technician industry is concentrated in California, Texas, Ohio
Chemical Technician job market by state
| State Name | Employed Chemical Technicians |
|---|---|
| California | 6,800 |
| Texas | 6,090 |
| Ohio | 3,120 |
| New Jersey | 2,730 |
| Pennsylvania | 2,710 |
| North Carolina | 2,660 |
| Michigan | 2,220 |
| New York | 2,200 |
| South Carolina | 2,080 |
| Indiana | 1,990 |
| Florida | 1,840 |
| Massachusetts | 1,780 |
| Tennessee | 1,470 |
| Virginia | 1,370 |
| Illinois | 1,320 |
| Alabama | 1,190 |
| Colorado | 1,180 |
| Wisconsin | 1,090 |
| Nevada | 1,050 |
| Louisiana | 960 |
| Minnesota | 870 |
| Georgia | 850 |
| Washington | 730 |
| Missouri | 720 |
| Kentucky | 700 |
| Oklahoma | 610 |
| Maryland | 590 |
| Utah | 580 |
| Delaware | 540 |
| Connecticut | 510 |
| Arkansas | 500 |
| Mississippi | 480 |
| Iowa | 440 |
| Arizona | 390 |
| Kansas | 370 |
| Oregon | 340 |
| Nebraska | 280 |
| New Mexico | 250 |
| Montana | 240 |
| Wyoming | 230 |
| West Virginia | 230 |
| New Hampshire | 220 |
| Rhode Island | 190 |
| Idaho | 170 |
| North Dakota | 150 |
| Vermont | 150 |
| Maine | 100 |
| Alaska | 100 |
| South Dakota | 90 |
| Hawaii | 40 |
| District of Columbia | 30 |