How much does a substance abuse make in North Carolina?
$55,490a year
Median yearly pay for substance abuses in North Carolina. That is $26.68 an hour or $4,624 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.68
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,440Median: $55,490Highest 10%: $86,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,440 | $18.00 | |
| 25th | $45,100 | $21.68 | |
| Median | $55,490 | $26.68 | |
| 75th | $68,610 | $32.99 | |
| 90th | $86,010 | $41.35 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Raleigh, NC | $59,600 |
| Durham, NC | $59,560 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $59,280 |
| Charlotte, NC | $56,130 |
| Greenville, NC | $55,490 |
| Asheville, NC | $53,090 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $52,620 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $52,060 |
| Greensboro, NC | $51,410 |
| Hickory, NC | $51,060 |
| Burlington, NC | $50,440 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $49,990 |
| Wilmington, NC | $48,970 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $47,980 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $47,620 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $46,380 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for substance abuses.
| 36. Missouri | $56,910 |
| 37. Florida | $56,790 |
| 38. Delaware | $56,020 |
| 39. North Carolina | $55,490 |
| 40. New Hampshire | $54,840 |
| 41. Kentucky | $54,190 |
| 42. Indiana | $53,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substance abuse make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $26.68 ($55,490 a year).
Do substance abuses make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $55,490 against $59,350 nationally, 7% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for substance abuse pay?
North Carolina ranks 39 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays substance abuses the most?
Raleigh-Cary, NC, with a median of $59,600 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.