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Occupational Report for Chemical Technicians (19-4031) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for purposes, such as 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.

Employment Outlook for Chemical Technicians
Statewide Employment Analysis 2006 employment is estimated to be at about the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow at about the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be at about the statewide average.

Reasonable, but limited, employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings for Chemical Technicians There are no openings for this occupation.
State of Oregon License Information for Chemical Technicians No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Chemical Technicians
Region ---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $13.35 $15.69 $18.08 $20.71 $24.52 $18.40 $38,260
Multnomah / Washington 12.72 15.07 18.08 21.63 25.51 18.67 38,845
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 12.65 13.83 15.95 19.26 21.34 16.50 34,328
Morrow / Umatilla 15.59 16.82 18.36 19.91 23.03 18.52 38,523
Clackamas 11.21 12.40 17.04 19.41 20.83 16.19 33,676
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Chemical Technicians
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2006 2016 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 371 420 49 13.2% 5 10 15
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 91 100 9 9.9% 1 2 3
Multnomah / Washington 85 91 6 7.1% 1 2 3
Lane 53 63 10 18.9% 1 1 2
Jackson / Josephine 27 28 1 3.7% 0 1 1
Morrow / Umatilla 25 41 16 64.0% 2 1 2
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 21 22 1 4.8% 0 1 1
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 17 22 5 29.4% 1 1 1
Clackamas 16 19 3 18.8% 0 0 1
Douglas 10 12 2 20.0% 0 0 1
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 3 8 5 166.7% 1 0 1
Grant / Harney / Malheur 2 6 4 200.0% 0 0 1
Klamath / Lake 0 2 2 NA 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Chemical Technicians
Industry
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Ownership 2006
Employment
Total, All Industries All 371
Total, All Industries Private 328
Manufacturing Private 141
Chemical Manufacturing Private 94
Basic Chemical Manufacturing Private 38
Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing Private 19
Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing Private 23
Primary Metal Manufacturing Private 26
Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing Private 23
Wholesale Trade Private 33
Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers Private 26
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 128
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services Private 56
Scientific Research and Development Services Private 69
Total, All Industries State 42
Educational Services State 42
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools State 42
Educational Requirements for Chemical Technicians Workers must have an associate degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a bachelor's degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Chemical Technicians
  • Analyze And Interpret Chemical Experimental Data
  • Apply Basic Chemistry
  • Apply Biochemistry Theory
  • Apply Chemical Laboratory Tests
  • Apply Chemistry Theory
  • Apply Emergency Non-Medical Procedures
  • Apply Macro-Molecular Chemistry Principles
  • Apply Oxidation Theory
  • Apply Polymerization Principles
  • Apply Quality Assurance Techniques
  • Apply Research Methodology To Science Or Engineering
  • Apply Safe Waste Disposal Procedures
  • Apply Statistical Methods
  • Assist Chemical Scientist
  • Compile Data
  • Conduct Chemical Analyses
  • Conduct Laboratory Research
  • Conduct Qualitative Analysis
  • Conduct Quantitative Analysis
  • Design Tables Depicting Data
  • Explain Complex Mathematical Information
  • Follow Hazardous Materials Specifications
  • Follow Safety Procedures
  • Interpret Computerized Data And Reports
  • Operate Chemical Control Equipment
  • Operate Precision Measuring Devices, Tools And Equipment
  • Prepare Chemical Processing Instructions
  • Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
  • Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
  • Understand Properties Of Gases And Liquids In Production, Processing And Manufacturing
  • Understand, Use, And Communicate Technical Information
  • Use Algebra
  • Use Calculus
  • Use Engineering Fundamentals In Chemical Research
  • Use Metric System
  • Use Molecular Design Principles
  • Use Quantitative Research Methods
  • Work As A Team Member
Schools and Training Providers for Chemical Technicians The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:

Chemeketa Community College
4000 Lancaster Dr NE
Salem, OR 97305
Phone: (503) 399-5000
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Chemical Technicians No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Chemical Technicians matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Environmental Science And Protection Technicians, Including Health 54%
Chemists 52%
Chemical Engineers 44%
Agricultural And Food Science Technicians 43%
Life, Physical, And Social Science Technicians, All Other 40%
Forensic Science Technicians 39%
Biological Technicians 37%
Geological And Petroleum Technicians 36%
Materials Scientists 30%
Life Scientists, All Other 30%