DOL Median (North Carolina)
$55,132
vs National
-11.1%
National: $62,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$57,609
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$55,132
-11.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$62,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Sociologists in North Carolina earns $55,132 in nominal terms, which is 11.1% below the national average of $62,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $57,609 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University and Medical Center | $62,857 | 2 |
| Duke University | $61,800 | 2 |
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How much does a Sociologists make in North Carolina?
The median Sociologists salary in North Carolina is $55,132 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is North Carolina a good place to work as a Sociologists?
A Sociologists in North Carolina earns 11.1% less than the national median of $62,000, or $57,609 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.