Chemical Technicians pay range in Winston-Salem
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,620 a year or less, while the top 10% make $80,870 or more. The middle half of chemical technicians in Winston-Salem earn between $47,840 and $78,940.
- $42K10th
- $48K25th
- $69KMedian
- $79K75th
- $81K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $65,580 | $5,465 | $31.53 |
| Median | $68,630 | $5,719 | $33.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,840 | $3,987 | $23.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $78,940 | $6,578 | $37.95 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Chemical Technicians pay in Winston-Salem vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Chemical technicians in Winston-Salem earn 7% more than the North Carolina average ($61,120) and about the same as the U.S. average ($63,900). At the median the gap is +14% against the U.S. median of $60,390.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | $65,580 | $68,630 | $41,620 | $80,870 | 90 |
| 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 Winston-Salem
On the average salary of $65,580, a single filer in Winston-Salem takes home about $52,766 a year, or $4,397 a month and $2,029 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 Winston-Salem a good place for chemical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Winston-Salem area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.0), so the average $65,580 buys what about $71,249 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Winston-Salem ($46,380). A typical home costs $283,871, or 4.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Chemical Technicians salary in other North Carolina cities
Winston-Salem ranks 2nd of 8 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Durham pays the most ($67,170).
- 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 Winston-Salem: questions
How much do chemical technicians make an hour in Winston-Salem?
$31.53 an hour on average, and $32.99 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level chemical technicians salary in Winston-Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,620 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,840, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the chemical technicians take-home pay in Winston-Salem?
About $52,766 a year ($4,397 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $65,580.
Do chemical technicians earn more in Winston-Salem than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Winston-Salem, NC (49180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- 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 0.85, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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