Chemical Technicians Salary in Winston, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Winston-Salem, NC

Median annual salary $49,120 -15% vs national
Median hourly $23.62
10th percentile $39,280
90th percentile $76,340
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,280
    25th
    $43,900
    50th (median)
    $49,120
    75th
    $67,990
    90th
    $76,340

    Winston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,282 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 76% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 24% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chemical Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dothan, AL $128,190
    Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $88,990
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $88,800
    Baton Rouge, LA $86,360
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $83,530
    Louisiana $83,480

    Nearby metros — Chemical Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $76,260
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $68,000
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $64,070
    Lawrence, KS $60,230
    Lynchburg, VA $60,020
    Greensboro-High Point, NC $60,010

    Related occupations in Winston, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemists $83,130
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $76,820
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $60,160
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $80,670
    School Psychologists $71,680
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $45,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Winston?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Winston, NC is $23.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.88 or more per hour.

    Is Winston above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Winston, NC is 15% below the national median of $57,790. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chemical Technicians in Winston?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,280 per year in Winston, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,900.