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How much does a chemist make in Greensboro?

$97,690a year

Median yearly pay for chemists in the Greensboro-High Point, NC metro area. That is $46.97 an hour or $8,141 a month.

Hourly
$46.97
Vs. national median
+7%
Rank among cities
47 of 212
Jobs in the area
300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,540Median: $97,690Highest 10%: $139,300
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$61,540$29.59
25th$76,690$36.87
Median$97,690$46.97
75th$113,000$54.34
90th$139,300$66.99

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for chemists.

Winston-Salem, NC$98,090
Charlotte, NC$88,890
Raleigh, NC$84,150
Virginia Beach, VA$81,990
Durham, NC$81,580
Hickory, NC$80,860
Wilmington, NC$78,130
Chemist salary in North Carolina Chemist salary in all states

Related jobs in Greensboro

Same field, median yearly pay.

Materials Scientist$106,500
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$84,430
Urban and Regional Planner$83,880
Medical Scientist$83,200
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$80,560
School Psychologist$76,160
Environmental Scientist and Specialist$69,450
Social Science Research Assistant$64,490
Occupational Health and Safety Technician$61,610
Forensic Science Technician$61,130
Salaries for every job in Greensboro, NC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a chemist make an hour in Greensboro?

The median hourly pay in the Greensboro-High Point, NC metro area is $46.97 ($97,690 a year).

Do chemists make more in Greensboro than the national average?

Yes: $97,690 against $91,240 nationally, 7% more.

How does Greensboro compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $82,620, so Greensboro pays 18% more.

Where does Greensboro rank for chemist pay?

47 of 212 metro areas with data.

How much does a chemist make starting out in Greensboro?

The lowest-paid 10% make $61,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $139,300 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.