DOL Median (North Carolina)
$51,416
vs National
-11%
National: $57,764BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$53,726
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$51,416
-11% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$57,764
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Geographers in North Carolina earns $51,416 in nominal terms, which is 11% below the national average of $57,764. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $53,726 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 |
|---|---|---|
| GreenGo Energy US Inc | $64,563 | 1 |
| Duke University | $62,915 | 1 |
| North Carolina State University | $57,990 | 1 |
| AMEC FOSTER WHEELER ENVIRONMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE | $52,832 | 2 |
| BOYLE CONSULTING ENGINEERS PLLC | $50,000 | 1 |
| UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL | $47,500 | 2 |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | $45,000 | 1 |
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College Park, MA · $127,383Santa Fe, NE · $120,000Cupertino, CA · $111,935Philadelphia, PA · $96,408Duluth, GA · $93,122Top-Paying Roles in North Carolina
Cardiologists · $500,000Surgeons, All Other · $350,000Neurologists · $342,500Physicians, All Other · $312,000Emergency Medicine Physicians · $284,448Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Geographers make in North Carolina?
The median Geographers salary in North Carolina is $51,416 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is North Carolina a good place to work as a Geographers?
A Geographers in North Carolina earns 11% less than the national median of $57,764, or $53,726 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.