DOL Median (North Carolina)
$60,986
vs National
-6.2%
National: $65,004BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$63,726
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$60,986
-6.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$65,004
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Hydrologists in North Carolina earns $60,986 in nominal terms, which is 6.2% below the national average of $65,004. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $63,726 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 |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina State University | $60,986 | 4 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Hydrologists
Redmond, WA · $109,000Houston, TX · $107,058Greenbelt, MA · $101,522Norwood, MA · $97,989Fairbanks, AL · $95,846Top-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 Hydrologists make in North Carolina?
The median Hydrologists salary in North Carolina is $60,986 based on 3 DOL filings.
Is North Carolina a good place to work as a Hydrologists?
A Hydrologists in North Carolina earns 6.2% less than the national median of $65,004, or $63,726 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.