How much does a hotel make in North Carolina?
$29,900a year
Median yearly pay for hotels in North Carolina. That is $14.38 an hour or $2,492 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.38
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,120Median: $29,900Highest 10%: $37,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,120 | $11.12 | |
| 25th | $27,910 | $13.42 | |
| Median | $29,900 | $14.38 | |
| 75th | $35,360 | $17.00 | |
| 90th | $37,330 | $17.95 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Asheville, NC | $35,280 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $30,980 |
| Durham, NC | $30,960 |
| Charlotte, NC | $30,910 |
| Raleigh, NC | $30,800 |
| Wilmington, NC | $29,520 |
| Greensboro, NC | $29,250 |
| Hickory, NC | $29,180 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $29,080 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $28,970 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $28,380 |
| Greenville, NC | $28,150 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $27,440 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $26,970 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $26,920 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hotels.
| 38. Tennessee | $30,160 |
| 39. South Carolina | $30,020 |
| 40. Kentucky | $29,970 |
| 41. North Carolina | $29,900 |
| 42. Kansas | $29,750 |
| 43. Texas | $29,630 |
| 44. New Mexico | $29,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hotel make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $14.38 ($29,900 a year).
Do hotels make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $29,900 against $35,070 nationally, 15% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for hotel pay?
North Carolina ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays hotels the most?
Asheville, NC, with a median of $35,280 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.