Chemists pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for chemists is $39.72 an hour ($82,620 a year). About 4,530 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($91,240). North Carolina ranks 36th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for chemists in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $27.96 | $58,170 |
| 25% of workers | $32.09 | $66,760 |
| Half of workers (median) | $39.72 | $82,620 |
| 75% of workers | $51.08 | $106,240 |
| 90% of workers | $63.47 | $132,020 |
Chemists pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | $98,090 | 240 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $97,690 | 300 |
| Fayetteville | $92,080 | 30 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $88,890 | 650 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $84,150 | 740 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $81,580 | 1,140 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $80,860 | 110 |
| Wilmington | $78,130 | 400 |
| Asheville | $66,910 | 40 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for chemists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +6.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 5,900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $74,130 |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | $110,030 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $95,260 |
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