DOL Median (North Carolina)
$67,621
vs National
-3.4%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$70,659
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$67,621
-3.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Astronomers in North Carolina earns $67,621 in nominal terms, which is 3.4% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $70,659 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in North Carolina
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL | $67,621 | 1 |
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How much does a Astronomers make in North Carolina?
The median Astronomers salary in North Carolina is $67,621 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is North Carolina a good place to work as a Astronomers?
A Astronomers in North Carolina earns 3.4% less than the national median of $70,000, or $70,659 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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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.