- According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), chemical technicians in the paint, coating and adhesives industry earn an average annual salary of just over $47,700, which places them in the middle of the median range of all chemical technicians. It is also slightly above the arithmetic mean for all workers in the field, which is just over $44,000 per year.
- Some paint lab technicians earn annual salaries and work standard full-time schedules, including longer hours as needed. Others earn hourly wages for full- or part-time work. Some paint technician jobs with hourly wages pay as little at $10 per hour, plus benefits. Others earn hourly wages in the $20 range. Hourly workers may need to remain on call over weekends or put in overtime hours at higher wage rates when the amount of work exceeds scheduled technicians' time allotments.
- Based on a standard 40-hour work week, hourly and salaried paint lab technicians earn a range of annual salaries. Hourly rate differences can lead to annual earnings that total anywhere from under $21,000 to nearly $48,000. Salaries for paint lab technicians also vary from one state to another. According to the BLS, salaries are higher in Texas and Delaware and lower in Wyoming, West Virginia and Nevada.
- The salary compensation paint lab technicians receive recalls the fact that many paint technician jobs don't require college degrees. While college courses in chemistry or laboratory sciences give job candidates better prospects, they are not mandatory. In addition, paint lab technicians spend time in loud, active laboratory and industrial settings, which may be uncomfortable or stressful at times. These conditions, along with limited opportunities for earnings, are important considerations for anyone seeking a job as a paint lab technician.
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