Industrial Ecologists Salary in North Carolina
Industrial Ecologists in North Carolina earn a median of $74,130 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $74,130
- vs. U.S. median
- −10% ($82,220)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,150
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,320; the top 10% earn over $125,930. Nationally the range is $52,520 to $140,010.
States ranked near North Carolina
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- Water Resource Specialists$173,870 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$91,560 median in North Carolina
- Hydrologists$81,770 median in North Carolina
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$95,260 median in North Carolina
- Soil and Plant Scientists$76,330 median in North Carolina
- Environmental Engineers$99,440 median in North Carolina
Industrial Ecologists pay in North Carolina
How much do industrial ecologists make in North Carolina?
The median is $74,130 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,320 and the top 10% earn over $125,930. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for industrial ecologists?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 51 (−10% vs. the national median of $82,220). Living costs are not included.