DOL Median (North Carolina)
$55,296
vs National
-21%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$57,781
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$55,296
-21% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physicists in North Carolina earns $55,296 in nominal terms, which is 21% 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 $57,781 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NEW HANOVER RADIATION ONCOLOGY, P.A. | $133,000 | 3 |
| HANNLEB LLC | $108,815 | 2 |
| NANOHOLDINGS, LLC | $95,680 | 1 |
| NIRVISION LLC | $95,680 | 1 |
| NOVANT HEALTH-PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL | $68,723 | 1 |
| NOVANT- PRESBYTERIAN HEALTHCARE | $68,723 | 1 |
| North Carolina Central University | $60,000 | 1 |
| Duke University and Medical Center | $60,000 | 25 |
| UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL | $58,178 | 3 |
| North Carolina State University | $49,588 | 24 |
| UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT ASHEVILLE | $48,000 | 2 |
| Wake Forest University | $45,000 | 7 |
| NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURE AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY | N/A | 1 |
| Duke University | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Physicists make in North Carolina?
The median Physicists salary in North Carolina is $55,296 based on 39 DOL filings.
Is North Carolina a good place to work as a Physicists?
A Physicists in North Carolina earns 21% less than the national median of $70,000, or $57,781 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.