Chemists Salary in North Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • North Carolina
Chemists in North Carolina earn a median salary of $75,225 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, -10.6% vs the national median of $84,150. An estimated 4,880 chemists are employed across North Carolina, with salaries ranging from $64,690 to $83,130 depending on location.
$75,225
Avg median salary in North Carolina
$83,130
Highest paying metro
$64,690
Lowest paying metro
4,880
Employed in North Carolina
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Chemists salaries by city in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston, NC | $83,130 | $64,390 | $105,370 | 260 |
| Greensboro, NC | $81,940 | $69,040 | $105,670 | 250 |
| Raleigh, NC | $80,940 | $65,670 | $101,150 | 1,080 |
| Charlotte, NC-SC | $79,650 | $63,390 | $103,480 | 590 |
| Durham, NC | $78,240 | $66,830 | $101,960 | 1,490 |
| Hickory, NC | $76,490 | $62,110 | $97,100 | 130 |
| Wilmington, NC | $74,780 | $63,010 | $97,140 | 450 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $74,090 | $63,890 | $95,250 | 40 |
| Eastern North Carolina | $73,960 | $61,120 | $95,640 | 140 |
| Central North Carolina | $73,780 | $60,680 | $95,220 | 160 |
| Western North Carolina | $69,330 | $56,070 | $79,880 | 60 |
| Asheville, NC | $66,910 | $43,390 | $94,620 | 40 |
| Greenville, NC | $64,690 | $48,870 | $73,420 | 190 |