DOL Median (North Carolina)
$56,000
vs National
-13.2%
National: $64,490BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$58,516
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$56,000
-13.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$64,490
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Urban and Regional Planners in North Carolina earns $56,000 in nominal terms, which is 13.2% below the national average of $64,490. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $58,516 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 |
|---|---|---|
| TOWERCO STAFFING, INC. | $90,854 | 2 |
| URS CORPORATION | $81,120 | 11 |
| CDM Smith Inc. | $76,128 | 55 |
| AECOM Technical Services Inc | $58,136 | 62 |
| RENAISSANCE PLANNING GROUP, INC. | $57,034 | 2 |
| Stimmel Associates, P.A. | $56,840 | 2 |
| CITY OF CHARLOTTE | $55,000 | 2 |
| CENTRALINA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS | $53,934 | 4 |
| STIMMEL ASSOCIATES, PA | $52,000 | 1 |
| CITY OF GREENSBORO, TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT | $50,274 | 1 |
| City of Greensboro | $47,853 | 3 |
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How much does a Urban and Regional Planners make in North Carolina?
The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in North Carolina is $56,000 based on 15 DOL filings.
Is North Carolina a good place to work as a Urban and Regional Planners?
A Urban and Regional Planners in North Carolina earns 13.2% less than the national median of $64,490, or $58,516 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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