Chemists Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $66,910 -20.5% vs national
Median hourly $32.17
10th percentile $43,390
90th percentile $129,760
Employed locally 40
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,390
    25th
    $43,390
    50th (median)
    $66,910
    75th
    $94,620
    90th
    $129,760

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 97% Median Chemists salary is 3% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chemists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $153,320
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $145,430
    Albuquerque, NM $137,740
    New Mexico $134,370
    Maryland $131,910
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $130,830

    Nearby metros — Chemists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,190
    Anchorage, AK $106,000
    Lawrence, KS $96,050
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $95,460
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $86,090
    Winston-Salem, NC $83,130

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $65,590
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $100,670
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,510
    Urban and Regional Planners $65,720
    Physical Scientists, All Other $106,920
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $96,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Asheville?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Asheville, NC is $32.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.39 or more per hour.

    Is Asheville above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Asheville, NC is 20.5% below the national median of $84,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chemists in Asheville?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $43,390 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,390.