DOL Median (Cary, NC)
$62,993
vs National
-11.4%
National: $71,100BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$65,823
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$62,993
-11.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$71,100
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Environmental Engineers in Cary, NC earns $62,993 in nominal terms, which is 11.4% below the national average of $71,100. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $65,823 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Cary, NC
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Veolia | $109,132 | 3 |
| Veolia Water Technologies, Inc. | $82,514 | 8 |
| VEOLIA WATER SOLUTIONS & TECHNOLOGIES NORTH AMERIC | $78,602 | 5 |
| HOGANAS ENVIRONMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC | $67,000 | 1 |
| I Kruger, Inc. | $62,993 | 6 |
| HIGHFILL INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERING, P.C. | $56,500 | 2 |
| HIGHFILL INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERING, PC | $56,500 | 1 |
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How much does a Environmental Engineers make in Cary, NC?
The median Environmental Engineers salary in Cary, NC is $62,993 based on 12 DOL filings.
Is Cary, NC a good place to work as a Environmental Engineers?
A Environmental Engineers in Cary, NC earns 11.4% less than the national median of $71,100, or $65,823 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.