Chemical Technicians pay range in Durham
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,370 a year or less, while the top 10% make $83,630 or more. The middle half of chemical technicians in Durham earn between $51,340 and $79,960.
- $48K10th
- $51K25th
- $64KMedian
- $80K75th
- $84K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $67,170 | $5,598 | $32.29 |
| Median | $64,500 | $5,375 | $31.01 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $51,340 | $4,278 | $24.68 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $79,960 | $6,663 | $38.44 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Chemical Technicians pay in Durham vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Chemical technicians in Durham earn 10% more than the North Carolina average ($61,120) and 5% more than the U.S. average ($63,900). At the median the gap is +7% against the U.S. median of $60,390.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | $67,170 | $64,500 | $48,370 | $83,630 | 370 |
| North Carolina | $61,120 | $59,030 | $45,280 | $83,110 | 2,660 |
| United States | $63,900 | $60,390 | $41,740 | $92,040 | 57,540 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Chemical Technicians salary after taxes in Durham
On the average salary of $67,170, a single filer in Durham takes home about $53,913 a year, or $4,493 a month and $2,074 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Durham a good place for chemical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Durham area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.6), so the average $67,170 buys what about $68,841 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Durham ($60,720). A typical home costs $414,340, or 6.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Chemical Technicians salary in other North Carolina cities
Durham ranks 1st of 8 North Carolina metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Durham$67,170
- Winston-Salem$65,580
- Charlotte$65,430
- Raleigh$62,910
- Wilmington$62,070
- Greensboro$59,320
- Asheville$58,740
- Hickory$55,360
Highest-paying cities for chemical technicians
Baton Rouge, LA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($94,470).
- Baton Rouge, LA$94,470
- Lake Charles, LA$89,340
- Augusta, GA$83,060
- Niles, MI$81,900
- Beaumont, TX$80,360
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Chemical Technicians salary in Durham: questions
How much do chemical technicians make an hour in Durham?
$32.29 an hour on average, and $31.01 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level chemical technicians salary in Durham?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,370 a year and the 25th percentile is $51,340, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the chemical technicians take-home pay in Durham?
About $53,913 a year ($4,493 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $67,170.
Do chemical technicians earn more in Durham than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% more than the U.S. average for this job ($63,900).
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 19-4031; area Durham-Chapel Hill, NC (20500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.91, this job is 2.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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