DOL Median (North Carolina)
$58,500
vs National
-16.4%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$61,129
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$58,500
-16.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in North Carolina earns $58,500 in nominal terms, which is 16.4% 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 $61,129 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HOGANAS ENVIRONMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC | $115,000 | 1 |
| Cree, Inc. | $90,480 | 12 |
| Arkema Inc. | $89,000 | 12 |
| Clariant Corporation | $88,350 | 3 |
| ABB Inc. | $87,901 | 2 |
| Premiere Fibers, LLC | $87,381 | 3 |
| NOVAMELT AMERICAS LLC | $87,152 | 1 |
| COATS AMERICAN, INC | $85,000 | 2 |
| BURT'S BEES, INC. | $82,950 | 3 |
| RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company | $76,941 | 3 |
| TEXINNOVATE | $76,500 | 1 |
| CHARLOTTE PIPE & FOUNDRY COMPANY | $75,000 | 1 |
| Zurn Industries, LLC | $73,403 | 3 |
| BSN medical Inc | $69,659 | 1 |
| HUMACYTE, INC. | $63,544 | 1 |
| CALIFORNIA MEDICAL INNOVATIONS INSTITUTE INC | $63,149 | 4 |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | $63,000 | 4 |
| BURLINGTON TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $52,000 | 1 |
| North Carolina State University | $49,000 | 42 |
| NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURE AND TECHNICAL STATE UNI | $48,000 | 2 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in North Carolina?
The median Materials Scientists salary in North Carolina is $58,500 based on 76 DOL filings.
Is North Carolina a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in North Carolina earns 16.4% less than the national median of $70,000, or $61,129 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.