Chemists Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $80,940 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $38.91
10th percentile $60,680
90th percentile $125,020
Employed locally 1,080
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,680
    25th
    $65,670
    50th (median)
    $80,940
    75th
    $101,150
    90th
    $125,020

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 84% Median Chemists salary is 16% 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 Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $66,370
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $102,470
    Biological Scientists, All Other $102,030
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,560
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $117,060
    Social Science Research Assistants $63,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Raleigh?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Raleigh, NC is $38.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.45 or more per hour.

    Is Raleigh above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Raleigh, NC is 3.8% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $60,680 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,670.