Chemists Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $76,490 -9.1% vs national
Median hourly $36.77
10th percentile $50,450
90th percentile $116,900
Employed locally 130
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,450
    25th
    $62,110
    50th (median)
    $76,490
    75th
    $97,100
    90th
    $116,900

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 127% Median Chemists salary is 27% 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 Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $82,080
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $83,480
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $67,370
    Biological Technicians $52,930
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $92,780
    Urban and Regional Planners $75,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Hickory, NC is $36.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.18 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Hickory, NC is 9.1% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $50,450 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,110.