DOL Median (Durham, NC)
$72,467
vs National
+3.5%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$75,723
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$72,467
+3.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Durham, NC earns $72,467 in nominal terms, which is 3.5% above the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $75,723 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Durham, NC
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Cree, Inc. | $90,480 | 12 |
| BURT'S BEES, INC. | $82,950 | 3 |
| CALIFORNIA MEDICAL INNOVATIONS INSTITUTE INC | $63,149 | 4 |
| Duke University and Medical Center | $47,500 | 12 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Durham, NC?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Durham, NC is $72,467 based on 20 DOL filings.
Is Durham, NC a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Durham, NC earns 3.5% more than the national median of $70,000, or $75,723 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.