DOL Median (North Carolina)
$87,000
vs National
-8.2%
National: $94,759BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$90,909
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$87,000
-8.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$94,759
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Nuclear Engineers in North Carolina earns $87,000 in nominal terms, which is 8.2% below the national average of $94,759. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $90,909 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 |
|---|---|---|
| GLOBAL NUCLEAR FUEL AMERICAS LLC | $112,600 | 1 |
| GLOBAL NUCLEAR FUEL-AMERICAS, LLC | $92,890 | 2 |
| GE - HITACHI NUCLEAR ENERGY AMERICAS LLC | $90,000 | 3 |
| North Carolina State University | $60,000 | 6 |
| Engineering Planning and Management, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Nuclear Engineers make in North Carolina?
The median Nuclear Engineers salary in North Carolina is $87,000 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is North Carolina a good place to work as a Nuclear Engineers?
A Nuclear Engineers in North Carolina earns 8.2% less than the national median of $94,759, or $90,909 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.