Chemical Engineers Salary in North Carolina

Chemical engineers in North Carolina earn the most in Charlotte (average $126,210 a year) and the least in Raleigh ($123,830), across the 3 North Carolina metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the chemical engineers average at $123,550 and the median at $117,410 for 380 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $129,980.

Chemical Engineers average salary by city in North Carolina

Charlotte$126,210
Durham$124,680
Raleigh$123,830

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Charlotte	$126,210	$115,890	$100,780	$93,003	97
Durham	$124,680	$117,440	$102,410	$92,019	98
Raleigh	$123,830	$111,210	$94,460	$91,472	98

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Chemical Engineers salary in other states

Chemical Engineers salary by city and state

More about pay in North Carolina

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2041.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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