How much does an area make in Charlotte?
$73,010a year
Median yearly pay for areas in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $35.10 an hour or $6,084 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.10
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 35 of 40
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,470Median: $73,010Highest 10%: $139,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,470 | $21.86 | |
| 25th | $45,470 | $21.86 | |
| Median | $73,010 | $35.10 | |
| 75th | $92,710 | $44.57 | |
| 90th | $139,600 | $67.11 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for areas.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $81,790 |
| Durham, NC | $61,130 |
Related jobs in Charlotte
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physics Teacher | $108,100 |
| Engineering Teacher | $106,900 |
| Economics Teacher | $96,790 |
| Architecture Teacher | $88,490 |
| Geography Teacher | $84,630 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $78,350 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $78,250 |
| Psychology Teacher | $78,210 |
| Political Science Teacher | $77,870 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $76,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an area make an hour in Charlotte?
The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $35.10 ($73,010 a year).
Do areas make more in Charlotte than the national average?
No: $73,010 against $85,020 nationally, 14% less.
How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $66,470, so Charlotte pays 10% more.
Where does Charlotte rank for area pay?
35 of 40 metro areas with data.
How much does an area make starting out in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $139,600 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.