Chemists salary
in Winston-Salem, NC
Chemists in the Winston-Salem, NC metro earn a median of $98,090 a year, based on BLS estimates for 240 jobs (May 2025). That is 8% above the U.S. median of $91,240 and 19% above the NC statewide median of $82,620. It ranks #20 of 68 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE240 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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EMPLOYERS FILING FOR THIS JOB IN WINSTON · VISA-SPONSORED BASE WAGES
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Covers sponsored positions only.
CHEMISTS PAY IN OTHER NC METROS
Questions
What is the average Chemists salary in Winston?
The BLS median is $98,090 a year (May 2025). Half of the 240 jobs pay between $72,660 and $111,230. The 10th percentile is $57,730 and the 90th is $138,280.
Is Winston a high-paying metro for Chemists?
That is 8% above the U.S. median of $91,240 and 19% above the NC statewide median of $82,620. It ranks #20 of 68 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
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).
Which employers pay Chemists the most in Winston?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Wake Forest University ($60,051). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
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.