Chemical Technicians pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for chemical technicians is $28.38 an hour ($59,030 a year). About 2,660 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($60,390). North Carolina ranks 27th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for chemical technicians in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.77 | $45,280 |
| 25% of workers | $22.94 | $47,710 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.38 | $59,030 |
| 75% of workers | $36.05 | $74,990 |
| 90% of workers | $39.96 | $83,110 |
Chemical Technicians pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | $68,630 | 90 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $64,500 | 370 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $63,640 | 280 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $61,730 | 480 |
| Wilmington | $61,200 | 100 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $55,800 | 200 |
| Asheville | $55,720 | 30 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $50,510 | 80 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for chemical technicians
- Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.9% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 7,600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Social Science Research Assistants | $63,710 |
| Biological Technicians | $61,720 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $49,200 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $51,630 |
| Forest and Conservation Technicians | $48,360 |
| Agricultural Technicians | $51,470 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | $59,240 |
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