DOL Median (Research Triangle Park, NC)
$80,600
vs National
+60.9%
National: $50,108BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$84,222
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$80,600
+60.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$50,108
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Soil and Plant Scientists in Research Triangle Park, NC earns $80,600 in nominal terms, which is 60.9% above the national average of $50,108. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $84,222 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Research Triangle Park, NC
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Bayer U.S LLC | $91,500 | 13 |
| BAYER BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LLC | $88,000 | 7 |
| Monsanto Company | $87,000 | 275 |
| BASF Corporation | $86,103 | 20 |
| BASF PLANT SCIENCE LP | $82,295 | 8 |
| AgBiome, Inc. | $81,000 | 1 |
| SYNGENTA BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC. | $80,000 | 5 |
| Bayer CropScience | $79,750 | 44 |
| Syngenta Crop Protection LLC | $77,438 | 19 |
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How much does a Soil and Plant Scientists make in Research Triangle Park, NC?
The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Research Triangle Park, NC is $80,600 based on 23 DOL filings.
Is Research Triangle Park, NC a good place to work as a Soil and Plant Scientists?
A Soil and Plant Scientists in Research Triangle Park, NC earns 60.9% more than the national median of $50,108, or $84,222 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.