DOL Median (Chapel Hill, NC)
$45,172
vs National
-35.5%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$47,202
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$45,172
-35.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Chapel Hill, NC earns $45,172 in nominal terms, which is 35.5% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $47,202 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 | $45,172 | 7 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Chapel Hill, NC?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Chapel Hill, NC is $45,172 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Chapel Hill, NC a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Chapel Hill, NC earns 35.5% less than the national median of $70,000, or $47,202 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.