DOL Median (Chapel Hill, NC)
$44,762
vs National
-29.5%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$46,773
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$44,762
-29.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in Chapel Hill, NC earns $44,762 in nominal terms, which is 29.5% below the national average of $63,535. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $46,773 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Chapel Hill, NC
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL | $46,238 | 36 |
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How much does a Chemists make in Chapel Hill, NC?
The median Chemists salary in Chapel Hill, NC is $44,762 based on 24 DOL filings.
Is Chapel Hill, NC a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in Chapel Hill, NC earns 29.5% less than the national median of $63,535, or $46,773 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.