How much does a manager make in North Carolina?
$141,200a year
Median yearly pay for managers in North Carolina. That is $67.87 an hour or $11,760 a month.
- Hourly
- $67.87
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 21,830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,990Median: $141,200Highest 10%: $244,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,990 | $36.05 | |
| 25th | $104,100 | $50.02 | |
| Median | $141,200 | $67.87 | |
| 75th | $182,400 | $87.69 | |
| 90th | $244,800 | $117.70 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $156,000 |
| Durham, NC | $152,100 |
| Raleigh, NC | $147,400 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $143,200 |
| Greenville, NC | $135,300 |
| Greensboro, NC | $132,900 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $132,200 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $129,200 |
| Wilmington, NC | $129,100 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $124,900 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $124,500 |
| Asheville, NC | $124,200 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $121,600 |
| Burlington, NC | $112,100 |
| Hickory, NC | $110,100 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $107,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for managers.
| 12. Maryland | $159,000 |
| 13. Minnesota | $152,600 |
| 14. New Hampshire | $145,600 |
| 15. North Carolina | $141,200 |
| 16. Illinois | $140,200 |
| 17. Alabama | $135,900 |
| 18. Utah | $134,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a manager make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $67.87 ($141,200 a year).
Do managers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $141,200 against $141,900 nationally, 1% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for manager pay?
North Carolina ranks 15 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays managers the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $156,000 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.