Chemical Engineers Salary in North Carolina
Chemical Engineers in North Carolina earn a median of $117,410 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $117,410
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($125,040)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 380
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $81,020; the top 10% earn over $168,610. Nationally the range is $79,420 to $182,880.
States ranked near North Carolina
Similar jobs in North Carolina
- Materials Engineers$104,240 median in North Carolina
- Nuclear Engineers$131,850 median in North Carolina
- Materials Scientists$106,470 median in North Carolina
- Aerospace Engineers$122,930 median in North Carolina
- Automotive Engineers$100,720 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Mechanical Engineers$100,720 median in North Carolina
Chemical Engineers pay in North Carolina
How much do chemical engineers make in North Carolina?
The median is $117,410 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $81,020 and the top 10% earn over $168,610. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for chemical engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 41 (−6% vs. the national median of $125,040). Living costs are not included.