How much does a production make in North Carolina?
$52,640a year
Median yearly pay for productions in North Carolina. That is $25.31 an hour or $4,387 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.31
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,860Median: $52,640Highest 10%: $77,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,860 | $18.20 | |
| 25th | $44,670 | $21.48 | |
| Median | $52,640 | $25.31 | |
| 75th | $63,810 | $30.68 | |
| 90th | $77,410 | $37.22 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $63,240 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $60,380 |
| Raleigh, NC | $59,190 |
| Charlotte, NC | $57,340 |
| Greenville, NC | $56,110 |
| Asheville, NC | $53,300 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $52,190 |
| Hickory, NC | $51,860 |
| Greensboro, NC | $51,340 |
| Durham, NC | $50,170 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $50,030 |
| Wilmington, NC | $49,370 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $48,990 |
| Burlington, NC | $46,440 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $45,410 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $44,970 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for productions.
| 42. Kentucky | $55,690 |
| 43. Missouri | $54,170 |
| 44. Tennessee | $53,020 |
| 45. North Carolina | $52,640 |
| 46. Florida | $51,940 |
| 47. Mississippi | $51,080 |
| 48. Montana | $50,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a production make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $25.31 ($52,640 a year).
Do productions make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $52,640 against $59,650 nationally, 12% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for production pay?
North Carolina ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays productions the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, with a median of $63,240 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.