How much does a Chemical Technologist make in Wilmington, NC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chemical Technologist in Wilmington, NC is $54,227. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $42,747 to a high of $70,811, with most professionals earning between $48,218 and $62,908.

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What is a Chemical Technologist?

Chemical technologists and technicians (abbr. chem techs) are workers who provide technical support or services in chemical-related fields. They may work under direct supervision or may work independently, depending on their specific position and duties. Their work environments differ widely and include, but are not limited to, laboratories and industrial settings. As such, it is nearly impossible to generalize the duties of chem techs as their individual jobs vary greatly. Biochemical techs often do similar work in biochemistry....

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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54227

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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What is the average salary for Chemical Technologist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chemical Technologist in Wilmington, NC. The base salary for Chemical Technologist ranges from $48,218 to $62,908 with the average base salary of $54,227. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $49,063 to $65,236 with the average total cash compensation of $55,330.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $54,227 $48,218 - $62,908
Bonus $1,103 $845 - $2,329
Total Pay $55,330 $49,063 - $65,236
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
CITY, STATE Jacksonville, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,850 - $62,427 COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
CITY, STATE Myrtle Beach, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,407 - $61,850 COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
CITY, STATE Fayetteville, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,139 - $61,500 COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
CITY, STATE Greenville, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,302 - $66,932 COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
CITY, STATE Florence, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,339 - $61,761 COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
CITY, STATE Wilson, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,302 - $66,932 COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
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About Wilmington, North Carolina    Wilmington is a port city and the county seat of New Hanover County in coastal southeastern North Carolina, United States. With a population of 119,04....More

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