DOL Median (North Carolina)
$98,516
vs National
-3.4%
National: $102,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$102,943
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$98,516
-3.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$102,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Purchasing Managers in North Carolina earns $98,516 in nominal terms, which is 3.4% below the national average of $102,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $102,943 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | $154,538 | 6 |
| B/E AEROSPACE, INC., A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF ROCKWELL COLLINS INC | $145,297 | 1 |
| B/E Aerospace, Inc. | $133,126 | 1 |
| Diamonds Direct LLC | $133,000 | 1 |
| Fresh Express Inc | $132,000 | 5 |
| RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company | $111,482 | 4 |
| DESIGNLINE USA, LLC | $107,806 | 2 |
| SCOUT LIMITED INC. | $107,500 | 2 |
| GKN Driveline North America, Inc. | $106,912 | 6 |
| Volvo Group North America LLC | $99,839 | 4 |
| INGERSOLL RAND | $98,516 | 4 |
| UPM Raflatac, Inc. | $97,947 | 1 |
| TE Connectivity Corporation | $91,500 | 3 |
| PATHEON PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES INC. | $90,000 | 1 |
| Draka Elevator Products, Inc. | $87,377 | 1 |
| COATS AMERICAN, INC | $85,000 | 1 |
| Schneider Electric LLC | $82,713 | 17 |
| DELHAIZE AMERICA SHARED SERVICES GROUP, LLC | $82,000 | 2 |
| Interra International, LLC | $75,379 | 5 |
| TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, A TE CONNECTIVITY LTD. COMPANY | $73,000 | 2 |
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LONG ISLAND CITY, NE · $270,107CARLSBAD, CA · $250,000Totowa, NE · $245,211Englewood Cliffs, NE · $225,000Wellesley Hills, MA · $214,500Top-Paying Roles in North Carolina
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How much does a Purchasing Managers make in North Carolina?
The median Purchasing Managers salary in North Carolina is $98,516 based on 31 DOL filings.
Is North Carolina a good place to work as a Purchasing Managers?
A Purchasing Managers in North Carolina earns 3.4% less than the national median of $102,000, or $102,943 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.