How much does a compensation make in North Carolina?
$67,970a year
Median yearly pay for compensations in North Carolina. That is $32.68 an hour or $5,664 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.68
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,590Median: $67,970Highest 10%: $127,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,590 | $22.88 | |
| 25th | $56,730 | $27.27 | |
| Median | $67,970 | $32.68 | |
| 75th | $94,270 | $45.32 | |
| 90th | $127,500 | $61.29 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $76,960 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $73,160 |
| Burlington, NC | $71,870 |
| Wilmington, NC | $70,250 |
| Raleigh, NC | $68,730 |
| Greensboro, NC | $66,860 |
| Durham, NC | $65,420 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $64,420 |
| Hickory, NC | $62,610 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $62,190 |
| Asheville, NC | $60,980 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $42,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for compensations.
| 31. Wyoming | $69,090 |
| 32. Indiana | $68,300 |
| 33. Kansas | $67,990 |
| 34. North Carolina | $67,970 |
| 35. Nebraska | $67,410 |
| 36. Iowa | $67,160 |
| 37. Georgia | $66,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a compensation make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $32.68 ($67,970 a year).
Do compensations make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $67,970 against $78,210 nationally, 13% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for compensation pay?
North Carolina ranks 34 of 50 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays compensations the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $76,960 a year.
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.