Chemists Salary in Fayetteville, NC

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

Median annual salary $74,090 -12% vs national
Median hourly $35.62
10th percentile $59,640
90th percentile $99,630
Employed locally 40
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,640
    25th
    $63,890
    50th (median)
    $74,090
    75th
    $95,250
    90th
    $99,630

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 126% Median Chemists salary is 26% above 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 Fayetteville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $102,840
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $91,920
    School Psychologists $62,630
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $65,140
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $59,680
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $80,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Fayetteville, NC is $35.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.33 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Fayetteville, NC is 12% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $59,640 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,890.