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- Manufacturing
- Annual Median Wage$ 44,277$21,559
$71,653
Annual NC Wage Range
Growth RateSlow Growing
- Chemical Technicians use laboratory instruments and techniques to help scientists analyze the properties of materials.
What do they typically do
- Monitor chemical processes and test product quality to make sure that they meet standards and specifications
- Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment
- Maintain production equipment and troubleshoot problems
- Prepare chemical solutions
- Conduct, compile, and interpret results of chemical and physical experiments, tests, and analyses for a variety of purposes, including research and development
- Prepare and present reports, graphs, and charts that summarize their results
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth +0.4%Job Opening 6Education & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
NC Workforce CredentialsPrivate Training Programs4951Change 2