Chemists Salary in North Carolina
Ranked #33 of 51 · NC
9.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $90,800 ≈ $44/hr
Median annual salary $82,620
Employment 4,530
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $58,170P25 $66,760 Median $82,620P75 $106,240P90 $132,020
About 80% of chemistss in North Carolina earn between $58,170 and $132,020. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean chemists salary in North Carolina is $90,800, about 9.6% below the U.S. average ($100,450). That works out to roughly $44/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem, NC | $98,090 | $98,530 | 240 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $97,690 | $97,370 | 300 |
| Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $93,660 | $94,600 | 180 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $92,080 | $92,270 | 30 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $88,890 | $93,970 | 650 |
| Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $87,120 | $88,770 | 140 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $84,150 | $91,560 | 740 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $81,580 | $95,490 | 1,140 |