How much does a Research Chemist make in NC?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Chemist in North Carolina is $105,734. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $94,384 to $117,963, with most professionals earning between $84,049 and $129,096.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Research Chemist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $84,049 NC March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $94,384 NC March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $105,734 NC March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $117,963 NC March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $129,096 NC March 01, 2025
25% $94,384 10% $84,049 90% $129,096 75% $117,963 $105,734 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Aberdeen, NC Avg. Salary $99,346 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Advance, NC Avg. Salary $103,091 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Ahoskie, NC Avg. Salary $103,091 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Alamance, NC Avg. Salary $103,201 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Albemarle, NC Avg. Salary $103,862 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Albertson, NC Avg. Salary $99,677 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Alexander, NC Avg. Salary $101,219 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Alexis, NC Avg. Salary $106,726 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Alliance, NC Avg. Salary $100,117 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Almond, NC Avg. Salary $100,227 Date Updated March 01, 2025
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    Chemist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Research Chemist

    4 - 7 years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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    Chemist IV

    7 + years experience
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