Chemists Salary in Wilmington, NC

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

Median annual salary $74,780 -11.1% vs national
Median hourly $35.95
10th percentile $48,180
90th percentile $121,270
Employed locally 450
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,180
    25th
    $63,010
    50th (median)
    $74,780
    75th
    $97,140
    90th
    $121,270

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 101% Median Chemists salary is 1% 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 Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $61,830
    Biological Scientists, All Other $93,950
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $98,660
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,260
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $110,620
    School Psychologists $62,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Wilmington?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Wilmington, NC is $35.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.89 or more per hour.

    Is Wilmington above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Wilmington, NC is 11.1% 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $48,180 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,010.