Chemist Salary in North Carolina
Based on 5K+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$82,620
$39.721/hr
vs National Average
$92,010
-10.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$58K – $132K
5K employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Chemist in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $58,170 |
| 25th percentile | $66,760 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $82,620 |
| 75th percentile | $106,240 |
| 90th percentile | $132,020 |
Historical Salary Trend — Chemist in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $75,390 |
| 2023 | $79,450 |
| 2024 | $78,400 |
| 2025 | $82,620 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $75,390 | $79,362 |
| 2023 | $79,450 | $83,812 |
| 2024 | $78,400 | $86,969 |
| 2025 | $82,620 | $92,010 |