Chemical Engineer Salary in North Carolina
Based on 380+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$117,410
$56.447/hr
vs National Average
$115,633
+1.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$81K – $169K
380 employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Chemical Engineer in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $81,020 |
| 25th percentile | $95,920 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $117,410 |
| 75th percentile | $141,260 |
| 90th percentile | $168,610 |
Historical Salary Trend — Chemical Engineer in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $98,510 |
| 2023 | $101,900 |
| 2024 | $109,940 |
| 2025 | $117,410 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $98,510 | $104,335 |
| 2023 | $101,900 | $110,377 |
| 2024 | $109,940 | $114,171 |
| 2025 | $117,410 | $115,633 |