DOL Median (North Carolina)
$70,000
vs National
+2.9%
National: $68,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$73,145
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$70,000
+2.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$68,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Atmospheric and Space Scientists in North Carolina earns $70,000 in nominal terms, which is 2.9% above the national average of $68,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $73,145 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Avionics Corporation | $105,000 | 4 |
| North Carolina State University | $66,830 | 7 |
| University Corporation for Atmospheric Research | $64,570 | 79 |
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How much does a Atmospheric and Space Scientists make in North Carolina?
The median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in North Carolina is $70,000 based on 11 DOL filings.
Is North Carolina a good place to work as a Atmospheric and Space Scientists?
A Atmospheric and Space Scientists in North Carolina earns 2.9% more than the national median of $68,000, or $73,145 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.