Chemical Engineers Salary in North Carolina
Ranked #18 of 41 · NC
4.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $123,550 ≈ $59/hr
Median annual salary $117,410
Employment 380
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $81,020P25 $95,920 Median $117,410P75 $141,260P90 $168,610
About 80% of chemical engineerss in North Carolina earn between $81,020 and $168,610. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean chemical engineers salary in North Carolina is $123,550, about 4.9% below the U.S. average ($129,980). That works out to roughly $59/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $117,440 | $124,680 | 110 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $115,890 | $126,210 | 110 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $111,210 | $123,830 | 90 |