Chemists salary
in Raleigh-Cary, NC
- Middle 50%
- $66,290–$106,570
- vs U.S. median
- -8%
- Metro rank
- #41 of 68
Chemists in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro earn a median of $84,150 a year, based on BLS estimates for 740 jobs (May 2025). That is 8% below the U.S. median of $91,240 and 2% above the NC statewide median of $82,620. It ranks #41 of 68 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE740 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Chemists pay in other NC metros
5 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Winston-Salem, NC | $98,090 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $97,690 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $88,890 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $81,580 |
| Wilmington, NC | $78,130 |
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Questions
What is the average Chemists salary in Raleigh?
The BLS median is $84,150 a year (May 2025). Half of the 740 jobs pay between $66,290 and $106,570. The 10th percentile is $60,700 and the 90th is $131,980.
Is Raleigh a high-paying metro for Chemists?
That is 8% below the U.S. median of $91,240 and 2% above the NC statewide median of $82,620. It ranks #41 of 68 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Chemists make an hour in Raleigh?
About $40.46 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $84,150 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $31.87–$51.24 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.