Chemists Salary in Greensboro, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greensboro-High Point, NC

Median annual salary $81,940 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $39.39
10th percentile $49,980
90th percentile $131,810
Employed locally 250
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,980
    25th
    $69,040
    50th (median)
    $81,940
    75th
    $105,670
    90th
    $131,810

    Greensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,083 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 130% Median Chemists salary is 30% 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 Greensboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,610
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $65,800
    Social Science Research Assistants $50,590
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $62,680
    Chemical Technicians $60,010
    Urban and Regional Planners $79,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Greensboro?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Greensboro, NC is $39.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.99 or more per hour.

    Is Greensboro above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Greensboro, NC is 2.6% 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 Greensboro?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $49,980 per year in Greensboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,040.