DOL Median (North Carolina)
$58,275
vs National
-8.3%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$60,893
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$58,275
-8.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in North Carolina earns $58,275 in nominal terms, which is 8.3% below the national average of $63,535. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $60,893 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in North Carolina
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ARYSTA LIFESCIENCE NORTH AMERICA LLC | $150,000 | 2 |
| TechData Service Company LLC | $135,000 | 2 |
| SELECT LABORATORY PARTNERS INC | $110,000 | 4 |
| Bayer U.S LLC | $107,393 | 5 |
| Albemarle Corporation | $94,400 | 2 |
| Experis US LLC | $92,976 | 3 |
| Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, Inc. USA | $89,001 | 3 |
| Momentive Performance Materials USA LLC | $89,000 | 17 |
| BASF Corporation | $85,000 | 32 |
| PAVCO, INC. | $84,000 | 3 |
| BORAGEN LLC. | $84,000 | 1 |
| Bayer CropScience | $80,550 | 8 |
| REICHHOLD LLC 2 | $80,496 | 6 |
| SCYNEXIS, INC. | $80,000 | 1 |
| CHOICE INC | $80,000 | 2 |
| mdi Consultants Inc | $79,008 | 9 |
| Clariant Corporation | $78,859 | 16 |
| Arkema Inc. | $77,250 | 4 |
| BARNHARDT MANUFACTURING CO | $77,250 | 2 |
| Purdue Pharma L.P. | $77,000 | 2 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Chemists
Blaine, MI · $199,800LAKE SUCCESS, NE · $190,000Blaine, MN · $167,709Washington DC, DC · $160,000Spring, TX · $157,000Top-Paying Roles in North Carolina
Cardiologists · $500,000Surgeons, All Other · $350,000Neurologists · $342,500Physicians, All Other · $312,000Emergency Medicine Physicians · $284,448Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Chemists make in North Carolina?
The median Chemists salary in North Carolina is $58,275 based on 262 DOL filings.
Is North Carolina a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in North Carolina earns 8.3% less than the national median of $63,535, or $60,893 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.