Chemist Salary in North Carolina
Based on 5K+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$78,400
$37.692/hr
vs National Average
$86,969
-9.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$52K – $126K
5K employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Chemist in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $52,270 |
| 25th percentile | $63,430 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $78,400 |
| 75th percentile | $100,600 |
| 90th percentile | $125,920 |
Historical Salary Trend — Chemist in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $75,390 |
| 2023 | $79,450 |
| 2024 | $78,400 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $75,390 | $79,362 |
| 2023 | $79,450 | $83,812 |
| 2024 | $78,400 | $86,969 |