Chemists Salary in North Carolina
Chemists in North Carolina earn a median of $82,620 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $82,620
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($91,240)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,530
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,170; the top 10% earn over $132,020. Nationally the range is $58,460 to $160,830.
States ranked near North Carolina
Similar jobs in North Carolina
- Chemical Technicians$59,030 median in North Carolina
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$53,660 median in North Carolina
- Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians$69,720 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Quality Control Analysts$49,200 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Materials Scientists$106,470 median in North Carolina
- Non-Destructive Testing Specialists$72,070 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
Chemists pay in North Carolina
How much do chemists make in North Carolina?
The median is $82,620 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,170 and the top 10% earn over $132,020. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for chemists?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 51 (−9% vs. the national median of $91,240). Living costs are not included.