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Headline risk

13%

Low Risk

Chemical technicians

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United States AI Work Index tracks this occupation on the shared structural baseline and then layers on local demand resilience, wages, and confidence.

57 current · 59 projectedConfidence high

Why This Score

Tasks 100%

Share of job tasks that overlap with current AI capabilities

Wage $58K

Median annual wage

Demand 4%

Projected employment change over 10 years

Preparation Zone 3

Typical preparation needed for this occupation

Occupation profile

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.

Task evidence

100% weighted task match · 27% effective coverage

Scores combine AI task overlap, human advantages, and local demand. How it works

United States Now

Median Wage

USD 57,790

Employment 2024

57.0K

Projected Change (2024–34)

3.7%

Openings (2024–34)

6.7K

Wage distribution

Bottom 10%: USD 39,03025th pctl: USD 46,680Median: USD 57,79075th pctl: USD 72,940Top 10%: USD 90,990

Demand outlook

Employment of chemical technicians is projected to grow 4 percent from 2024 to 2034, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

Education: Associate's degree Experience: None

Role Profile

Detail orientedWriting and readingComputers and information technology

Tasks

  • 1. Maintain, clean, or sterilize laboratory instruments or equipment. AI use: 0%
  • 2. Conduct chemical or physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative or quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, or gaseous materials. AI use: 0%
  • 3. Provide and maintain a safe work environment by participating in safety programs, committees, or teams and by conducting laboratory or plant safety audits. AI use: 0%
  • 4. Compile and interpret results of tests and analyses. AI use: 98%
  • 5. Monitor product quality to ensure compliance with standards and specifications. AI use: 0%
  • 6. Provide technical support or assistance to chemists or engineers. AI use: 76%

Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordC++

Requirements

Telework: 13.7%Telework: 86.3%License required: 33.3%License required: 66.7%

Work context

E-Mail 5.0/5
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets 5.0/5
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams 5.0/5
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled 4.9/5
Exposed to Contaminants 4.9/5
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate 4.9/5

Worker profile

Median age 37.6 · 75K employed

Under 25: 16% · 25–54: 61% · 55+: 23%

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No direct US role match is available yet for this occupation.

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