How much does a life make in Fayetteville?
$65,940a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in the Fayetteville, NC metro area. That is $31.70 an hour or $5,495 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.70
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 38 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,510Median: $65,940Highest 10%: $84,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,510 | $23.32 | |
| 25th | $54,770 | $26.33 | |
| Median | $65,940 | $31.70 | |
| 75th | $77,290 | $37.16 | |
| 90th | $84,320 | $40.54 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for lifes.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $78,540 |
| Raleigh, NC | $77,000 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $65,730 |
| Charlotte, NC | $61,730 |
| Greensboro, NC | $53,250 |
| Durham, NC | $49,030 |
Related jobs in Fayetteville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychologist | $129,800 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $108,000 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $95,620 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $78,780 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $61,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour in Fayetteville?
The median hourly pay in the Fayetteville, NC metro area is $31.70 ($65,940 a year).
Do lifes make more in Fayetteville than the national average?
Yes: $65,940 against $62,280 nationally, 6% more.
How does Fayetteville compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $49,200, so Fayetteville pays 34% more.
Where does Fayetteville rank for life pay?
38 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a life make starting out in Fayetteville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $84,320 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.