Median DOL Salary
$81,136
Total DOL Filings
1,615
Companies Hiring
303
Cost of Living Index
95.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Chapel Hill, NC$81,136
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Chapel Hill, NC is 33.2% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Chapel Hill
Highest-Paying Occupations in Chapel Hill
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Sciences Managers | $284,853 | +70.1% | 6 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $182,000 | +130.8% | 29 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $152,000 | +16.8% | 37 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $132,000 | +20.1% | 16 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $122,193 | N/A | 6 |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | $118,981 | +54.8% | 8 |
| Health Education Specialists | $99,278 | +81.4% | 5 |
| Epidemiologists | $98,550 | +19.6% | 5 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $95,817 | +21% | 13 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $88,054 | +31% | 17 |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | $83,648 | +24.5% | 7 |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,000 | -4.1% | 7 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $75,000 | -12.5% | 5 |
| Statisticians | $70,494 | -42.5% | 27 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | $70,441 | -10.7% | 9 |
| Electrical Engineers | $70,150 | -34.9% | 6 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $70,000 | -31.5% | 11 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $60,000 | -22.4% | 7 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $52,000 | -46.4% | 11 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $50,898 | -36.8% | 7 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - North Carolina
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for North Carolina.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $236,970 | 14,510 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $227,310 | 1,940 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $226,460 | 2,820 |
| Podiatrists | $221,370 | 270 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $213,380 | 100 |
| Pediatricians, General | $201,400 | 1,110 |
| Dentists, General | $191,280 | 4,410 |
| Physicists | $170,690 | 170 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $167,550 | 24,230 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $167,430 | 6,750 |
Salary Trend in Chapel Hill, NC
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Chapel Hill, NC has a cost of living index of 95.7, which is 4.3% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $104,493 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Sciences Managers | $284,853 | $297,652 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $182,000 | $190,178 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $152,000 | $158,830 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $132,000 | $137,931 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $122,193 | $127,683 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Chapel Hill, NC stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Chapel Hill, NC
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.