Median DOL Salary
$87,109
Total DOL Filings
4,149
Companies Hiring
565
Cost of Living Index
95.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Research Triangle Park, NC$87,109
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Research Triangle Park, NC is 43% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Research Triangle Park
Highest-Paying Occupations in Research Triangle Park
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Sciences Managers | $155,189 | -7.3% | 10 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $116,834 | -30.3% | 30 |
| Financial Managers | $108,514 | -32.3% | 6 |
| Sales Engineers | $105,177 | +1.6% | 12 |
| Marketing Managers | $100,906 | -35.6% | 7 |
| Compliance Officers | $96,950 | +29.6% | 10 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $90,511 | -14.1% | 30 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $89,045 | +15.1% | 12 |
| Logisticians | $88,377 | +14.7% | 12 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $85,500 | -20.2% | 8 |
| Economists | $85,000 | -24% | 10 |
| Chemical Engineers | $84,750 | -22.9% | 18 |
| Statisticians | $83,000 | -32.3% | 33 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $82,098 | -21.3% | 22 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $80,600 | +18.1% | 23 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $80,000 | -21.7% | 15 |
| Management Analysts | $77,210 | -21.8% | 47 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $76,731 | -23.8% | 54 |
| Industrial Engineers | $76,000 | -21.8% | 9 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $75,000 | +14% | 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 Research Triangle Park, NC
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Research Triangle Park, 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 | $155,189 | $162,161 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $116,834 | $122,084 |
| Financial Managers | $108,514 | $113,390 |
| Sales Engineers | $105,177 | $109,902 |
| Marketing Managers | $100,906 | $105,440 |
Compare to Other Cities
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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.