How much does a life make in North Carolina?
$49,200a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in North Carolina. That is $23.65 an hour or $4,100 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.65
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,720Median: $49,200Highest 10%: $99,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,720 | $22.94 | |
| 25th | $49,030 | $23.57 | |
| Median | $49,200 | $23.65 | |
| 75th | $70,820 | $34.05 | |
| 90th | $99,940 | $48.05 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $78,540 |
| Raleigh, NC | $77,000 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $65,940 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $65,730 |
| Wilmington, NC | $63,520 |
| Asheville, NC | $63,130 |
| Charlotte, NC | $61,730 |
| Greensboro, NC | $53,250 |
| Durham, NC | $49,030 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lifes.
| 43. Missouri | $50,410 |
| 44. Minnesota | $49,410 |
| 45. Ohio | $49,210 |
| 46. North Carolina | $49,200 |
| 47. Texas | $48,960 |
| 48. Indiana | $48,650 |
| 49. Nebraska | $48,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $23.65 ($49,200 a year).
Do lifes make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $49,200 against $62,280 nationally, 21% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for life pay?
North Carolina ranks 46 of 50 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays lifes the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, with a median of $78,540 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.