How much does a chemist make in North Carolina?
$82,620a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in North Carolina. That is $39.72 an hour or $6,885 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.72
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,170Median: $82,620Highest 10%: $132,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,170 | $27.97 | |
| 25th | $66,760 | $32.10 | |
| Median | $82,620 | $39.72 | |
| 75th | $106,200 | $51.08 | |
| 90th | $132,000 | $63.47 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Winston-Salem, NC | $98,090 |
| Greensboro, NC | $97,690 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $92,080 |
| 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 |
| Asheville, NC | $66,910 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemists.
| 33. Kansas | $82,820 |
| 34. Missouri | $82,800 |
| 35. Florida | $82,740 |
| 36. North Carolina | $82,620 |
| 37. Arizona | $81,730 |
| 38. Nevada | $81,170 |
| 39. Utah | $80,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $39.72 ($82,620 a year).
Do chemists make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $82,620 against $91,240 nationally, 9% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for chemist pay?
North Carolina ranks 36 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays chemists the most?
Winston-Salem, NC, with a median of $98,090 a year.
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.