Chemists Salary in Charlotte, NC-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Median annual salary $79,650 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly $38.29
10th percentile $52,910
90th percentile $131,470
Employed locally 590
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,910
    25th
    $63,390
    50th (median)
    $79,650
    75th
    $103,480
    90th
    $131,470

    Charlotte economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,201 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 99% Median Chemists salary is 1% 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 Charlotte, NC-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $84,990
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $67,500
    School Psychologists $80,030
    Urban and Regional Planners $80,390
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $125,420
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $52,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Charlotte?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Charlotte, NC-SC is $38.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.87 or more per hour.

    Is Charlotte above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Charlotte, NC-SC is 5.3% 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 Charlotte?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $52,910 per year in Charlotte, NC-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,390.