NCAvg COL: 967 cities tracked
North Carolina Salary Guide
(2026)
Average salaries for 343+ job titles across 7 cities in North Carolina. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B employer filings.
Cities tracked
7
Avg COL index
96
State income tax
4.75%
Total population
2.5M
Top paying jobs in North Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Surgeon | $273K | $390K | $536K | $682K | +3.2% |
| Anesthesiologist | $292K | $380K | $468K | $565K | +2.1% |
| Radiologist | $283K | $370K | $458K | $546K | +2.2% |
| Surgeon | $273K | $370K | $487K | $633K | +2.5% |
| SVP of Engineering | $278K | $362K | $464K | $590K | +5.8% |
| Chief Product Officer (CPO) | $253K | $332K | $431K | $555K | +5% |
| Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) | $244K | $322K | $421K | $543K | +6.5% |
| Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | $243K | $319K | $414K | $533K | +5.5% |
| Chief Data Officer (CDO) | $236K | $309K | $405K | $523K | +9.5% |
| VP of Engineering | $228K | $295K | $377K | $481K | +6% |
Cities in North Carolina
Accounting salaries in North Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Finance | $206K | $270K | $348K | $442K | +3.2% |
| VP of Finance | $162K | $211K | $270K | $344K | +3.5% |
| Director of Accounting | $128K | $165K | $211K | $265K | +3% |
| Forensic Accountant | $74K | $100K | $135K | $172K | +4.5% |
| Certified Public Accountant (CPA) | $64K | $86K | $116K | $152K | +2.5% |
| Auditor | $57K | $77K | $103K | $137K | +2.2% |
| Tax Accountant | $54K | $74K | $98K | $132K | +2% |
| Staff Accountant | $44K | $59K | $77K | $96K | +1.8% |
Agriculture salaries in North Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Agricultural Operations | $97K | $130K | $173K | $225K | +3% |
| Agricultural Economist | $61K | $84K | $114K | $153K | +3.5% |
| Agricultural Engineer | $64K | $84K | $111K | $146K | +4% |
| Precision Agriculture Specialist | $57K | $77K | $104K | $138K | +12% |
| Food Scientist | $54K | $74K | $101K | $136K | +5.5% |
| Farm Manager | $54K | $71K | $97K | $133K | +2.5% |
| Agronomist | $51K | $69K | $94K | $127K | +4.5% |
Architecture salaries in North Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Architecture | $114K | $150K | $193K | $251K | +4% |
| Project Architect | $75K | $102K | $133K | $172K | +4.5% |
| Architect | $70K | $92K | $124K | $162K | +4% |
| BIM Manager | $70K | $92K | $121K | $155K | +8.5% |
| Urban Designer | $63K | $85K | $114K | $150K | +4.5% |
| Landscape Architect | $56K | $75K | $102K | $135K | +4.2% |
| Interior Architect | $53K | $73K | $99K | $133K | +3.8% |
Banking salaries in North Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Banking | $169K | $221K | $285K | $368K | +2.8% |
| Director of Banking | $132K | $172K | $221K | $285K | +2.5% |
| Wealth Manager | $83K | $118K | $172K | $245K | +4.5% |
| Commercial Banker | $71K | $96K | $132K | $177K | +2.5% |
| Investment Advisor | $64K | $93K | $142K | $206K | +4% |
| Bank Branch Manager | $57K | $77K | $100K | $130K | +1.5% |
| Loan Officer | $51K | $74K | $106K | $152K | +2% |
Business salaries in North Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) | $244K | $322K | $421K | $543K | +6.5% |
| SVP of Sales | $211K | $283K | $372K | $482K | +4% |
| Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) | $206K | $273K | $356K | $460K | +3% |
| SVP of Operations | $195K | $258K | $336K | $437K | +3.5% |
| Chief Executive Officer | $152K | $231K | $373K | $609K | +3.2% |
| VP of Sales | $162K | $218K | $290K | $383K | +4.2% |
| Chief Marketing Officer | $143K | $206K | $303K | $452K | +3.5% |
| Chief Operating Officer | $143K | $206K | $315K | $472K | +3% |
| VP of Human Resources | $145K | $192K | $248K | $319K | +3.2% |
| Director of Sales | $116K | $155K | $206K | $273K | +4.5% |
| Director of Operations | $106K | $140K | $182K | $234K | +3.8% |
| Director of Human Resources | $103K | $136K | $175K | $224K | +3.5% |
| Management Consultant | $79K | $113K | $159K | $221K | +4.2% |
| Marketing Manager | $77K | $108K | $149K | $197K | +3.3% |
| General Manager | $74K | $106K | $149K | $206K | +2.8% |
| Purchasing Manager | $77K | $106K | $138K | $175K | +2.5% |
| Supply Chain Manager | $77K | $106K | $140K | $179K | +4.5% |
| Sales Manager | $71K | $103K | $149K | $211K | +3.5% |
| Human Resources Manager | $74K | $102K | $138K | $177K | +2.9% |
| Brand Manager | $71K | $96K | $130K | $169K | +3.5% |
| Operations Manager | $67K | $96K | $133K | $177K | +2.5% |
| Project Manager | $71K | $96K | $130K | $167K | +3.7% |
| Digital Marketing Manager | $67K | $93K | $126K | $165K | +5.5% |
| Public Relations Manager | $67K | $93K | $128K | $169K | +3% |
| Business Analyst | $61K | $84K | $110K | $143K | +3.8% |
| Account Executive | $54K | $77K | $110K | $159K | +3.8% |
| Content Strategist | $54K | $74K | $98K | $128K | +5.2% |
| Executive Assistant | $51K | $67K | $86K | $110K | +1.8% |
| Recruiter | $47K | $64K | $86K | $118K | +3.2% |
| SEO Specialist | $47K | $64K | $86K | $116K | +5.8% |
| Event Planner | $41K | $55K | $74K | $98K | +3.8% |
| Logistics Coordinator | $41K | $55K | $71K | $90K | +3.5% |
Cannabis salaries in North Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Cannabis | $143K | $192K | $254K | $334K | +16% |
| Director of Cannabis Operations | $93K | $126K | $165K | $218K | +18% |
| Cannabis Compliance Officer | $54K | $74K | $98K | $133K | +20% |
| Cannabis Chemist | $51K | $71K | $96K | $130K | +18.5% |
| Cultivation Manager | $51K | $71K | $96K | $130K | +16% |
| Dispensary Manager | $44K | $61K | $81K | $106K | +15% |
| Extraction Technician | $37K | $51K | $67K | $86K | +18% |
| Budtender | $28K | $35K | $45K | $57K | +14% |
Construction salaries in North Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Construction | $156K | $205K | $266K | $343K | +4.8% |
| Director of Construction | $114K | $150K | $193K | $249K | +5% |
| Construction Manager | $75K | $101K | $133K | $174K | +4.5% |
| Construction Superintendent | $75K | $101K | $133K | $172K | +5.5% |
| Construction Estimator | $60K | $81K | $106K | $137K | +4.2% |
| Industrial Electrician | $60K | $79K | $101K | $130K | +7.5% |
| Land Surveyor | $56K | $75K | $99K | $126K | +3.8% |
| Pipefitter | $53K | $70K | $89K | $114K | +4.5% |
| Electrician | $50K | $66K | $85K | $111K | +6.2% |
| Ironworker | $50K | $66K | $85K | $111K | +5% |
| Plumber | $50K | $66K | $87K | $114K | +5.5% |
| Diesel Mechanic | $46K | $60K | $77K | $99K | +4.8% |
| HVAC Technician | $46K | $60K | $77K | $99K | +5.8% |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $46K | $60K | $79K | $104K | +4.2% |
| Carpenter | $41K | $54K | $71K | $92K | +4% |
| Welder | $37K | $48K | $62K | $79K | +3.5% |
Creative salaries in North Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UX Researcher | $78K | $106K | $138K | $176K | +5.5% |
| Art Director | $68K | $95K | $128K | $169K | +2.8% |
| Animator | $49K | $68K | $93K | $128K | +4.5% |
| Fashion Designer | $46K | $65K | $93K | $138K | +2.5% |
| Video Producer | $46K | $65K | $90K | $128K | +4.2% |
| Copywriter | $43K | $59K | $81K | $109K | +3.5% |
| Music Producer | $36K | $59K | $100K | $176K | +3.5% |
| Social Media Manager | $43K | $57K | $78K | $105K | +6.5% |
| Graphic Designer | $40K | $55K | $74K | $97K | +3% |
| Interior Designer | $40K | $55K | $76K | $103K | +3.2% |
| Journalist | $36K | $49K | $68K | $97K | +1.5% |
| Photographer | $30K | $44K | $65K | $95K | +3% |
Cybersecurity salaries in North Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Cybersecurity | $193K | $248K | $317K | $406K | +7.5% |
| Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) | $178K | $238K | $307K | $397K | +8.5% |
| Director of Cybersecurity | $154K | $193K | $243K | $302K | +8% |
| Security Architect | $139K | $174K | $213K | $263K | +9.2% |
| Cloud Security Engineer | $124K | $161K | $198K | $246K | +12.5% |
| Security Engineer | $114K | $147K | $183K | $228K | +10.2% |
| Threat Intelligence Analyst | $87K | $114K | $147K | $183K | +9.5% |
| Digital Forensics Analyst | $74K | $97K | $127K | $161K | +7.5% |
| SOC Analyst | $58K | $77K | $101K | $129K | +8.8% |
Dental salaries in North Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Surgeon | $273K | $390K | $536K | $682K | +3.2% |
| Orthodontist | $195K | $273K | $370K | $487K | +3.5% |
| Periodontist | $175K | $248K | $341K | $448K | +3% |
| Dental Hygienist | $60K | $78K | $95K | $115K | +7% |
| Dental Office Manager | $44K | $58K | $76K | $95K | +4.5% |
| Dental Assistant | $34K | $43K | $54K | $66K | +5.5% |
Education salaries in North Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Principal | $79K | $98K | $120K | $146K | +2.2% |
| Education Administrator | $69K | $91K | $117K | $149K | +2.5% |
| University Professor | $62K | $86K | $125K | $182K | +2.1% |
| Instructional Designer | $56K | $73K | $94K | $120K | +4.5% |
| Curriculum Developer | $53K | $69K | $88K | $113K | +3.8% |
| Special Education Teacher | $46K | $62K | $81K | $104K | +3.5% |
| K-12 Teacher | $43K | $60K | $79K | $101K | +1.8% |
| Librarian | $46K | $60K | $77K | $96K | +1.5% |
| School Counselor | $46K | $60K | $77K | $96K | +3% |
| Academic Advisor | $38K | $50K | $65K | $83K | +3% |
Energy salaries in North Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil & Gas Operations Manager | $105K | $142K | $184K | $238K | +2% |
| Energy Engineer | $75K | $101K | $132K | $168K | +6.5% |
| Energy Analyst | $59K | $81K | $107K | $139K | +6% |
| Wind Turbine Technician | $46K | $58K | $73K | $94K | +45% |
| Solar Installer | $40K | $50K | $65K | $84K | +22% |
Engineering salaries in North Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineer | $106K | $140K | $182K | $232K | +1.5% |
| Nuclear Engineer | $92K | $121K | $153K | $191K | +2.2% |
| Aerospace Engineer | $87K | $118K | $153K | $191K | +3.8% |
| Chemical Engineer | $77K | $104K | $135K | $172K | +2.5% |
| Electrical Engineer | $75K | $102K | $132K | $164K | +3.1% |
| Controls Engineer | $75K | $101K | $130K | $162K | +4% |
| Biomedical Engineer | $70K | $95K | $124K | $157K | +5.2% |
| Materials Engineer | $70K | $95K | $124K | $157K | +3% |
| Process Engineer | $70K | $95K | $124K | $157K | +3.5% |
| Industrial Engineer | $70K | $93K | $120K | $153K | +3.5% |
| Mechanical Engineer | $70K | $93K | $120K | $150K | +2.8% |
| Manufacturing Engineer | $68K | $92K | $118K | $150K | +3.2% |
| Environmental Engineer | $66K | $89K | $116K | $147K | +4.2% |
| Structural Engineer | $68K | $89K | $116K | $147K | +3.2% |
| Civil Engineer | $66K | $87K | $114K | $145K | +3.4% |
| Geotechnical Engineer | $66K | $87K | $114K | $145K | +3.5% |
| Quality Engineer | $63K | $85K | $111K | $143K | +3% |
Finance salaries in North Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | $172K | $245K | $353K | $510K | +3.5% |
| Investment Banker | $118K | $177K | $275K | $442K | +3.9% |
| Quantitative Analyst | $123K | $169K | $226K | $314K | +6.2% |
| Hedge Fund Analyst | $113K | $162K | $236K | $373K | +3.5% |
| Portfolio Manager | $113K | $159K | $221K | $314K | +4.2% |
| Private Equity Analyst | $108K | $155K | $221K | $344K | +4% |
| Financial Controller | $103K | $137K | $179K | $231K | +3.2% |
| Venture Capital Analyst | $93K | $132K | $182K | $255K | +5.5% |
| Tax Manager | $93K | $126K | $162K | $206K | +3% |
| Actuary | $93K | $123K | $159K | $201K | +5.5% |
| Compliance Officer | $71K | $96K | $128K | $169K | +4.8% |
| Financial Advisor | $57K | $93K | $145K | $226K | +3.8% |
| Financial Analyst | $67K | $93K | $128K | $177K | +3.6% |
| Risk Analyst | $67K | $90K | $120K | $155K | +4.5% |
| Budget Analyst | $61K | $80K | $102K | $128K | +2.5% |
| Accountant | $54K | $77K | $103K | $137K | +2.2% |
| Insurance Underwriter | $57K | $77K | $100K | $130K | +2% |
| Mortgage Loan Officer | $47K | $71K | $106K | $159K | +2.5% |
| Credit Analyst | $51K | $69K | $90K | $118K | +2.8% |
| Bookkeeper | $37K | $47K | $59K | $75K | +1% |
Gaming salaries in North Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Gaming | $174K | $233K | $307K | $406K | +7% |
| Director of Game Development | $127K | $167K | $216K | $283K | +7.5% |
| Game Monetization Manager | $81K | $111K | $149K | $196K | +10.5% |
| Live Operations Manager | $77K | $104K | $139K | $180K | +12% |
| Game Producer | $71K | $97K | $131K | $174K | +5.5% |
| Game Designer | $58K | $81K | $111K | $151K | +6.5% |
| Esports Manager | $45K | $64K | $91K | $134K | +18% |
Government salaries in North Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health Official | $65K | $87K | $114K | $147K | +4.5% |
| Government Budget Officer | $59K | $78K | $100K | $128K | +2.5% |
| Military Officer | $52K | $78K | $109K | $147K | +2% |
| Urban Planner | $57K | $76K | $97K | $124K | +3.8% |
| Policy Analyst | $55K | $74K | $97K | $125K | +3.5% |
| Police Officer | $46K | $62K | $84K | $109K | +2.5% |
| Firefighter | $40K | $55K | $74K | $97K | +2.8% |
| Social Worker | $38K | $52K | $68K | $87K | +3.5% |
Healthcare salaries in North Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiologist | $292K | $380K | $468K | $565K | +2.1% |
| Radiologist | $283K | $370K | $458K | $546K | +2.2% |
| Surgeon | $273K | $370K | $487K | $633K | +2.5% |
| Medical Doctor | $190K | $242K | $312K | $409K | +2.8% |
| Psychiatrist | $190K | $242K | $302K | $390K | +3.8% |
| Dentist | $144K | $175K | $219K | $283K | +2.5% |
| Optometrist | $109K | $134K | $164K | $205K | +2.8% |
| Pharmacist | $115K | $129K | $144K | $161K | +1.2% |
| Physician Assistant | $105K | $127K | $151K | $180K | +4.8% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $97K | $118K | $141K | $171K | +5.2% |
| Healthcare Administrator | $70K | $101K | $136K | $180K | +4.1% |
| ICU Nurse | $76K | $95K | $119K | $146K | +4% |
| Clinical Psychologist | $70K | $93K | $122K | $158K | +3.5% |
| Physical Therapist | $73K | $93K | $112K | $136K | +3.2% |
| Genetic Counselor | $70K | $88K | $107K | $132K | +5.8% |
| Occupational Therapist | $70K | $88K | $107K | $129K | +3.8% |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | $66K | $83K | $102K | $125K | +4.2% |
| Registered Nurse | $63K | $80K | $101K | $127K | +3.5% |
| Respiratory Therapist | $57K | $70K | $88K | $109K | +3.8% |
| Registered Dietitian | $51K | $66K | $84K | $105K | +3.5% |
| Surgical Technologist | $44K | $57K | $70K | $88K | +3.5% |
| Medical Lab Technician | $41K | $55K | $70K | $88K | +3.2% |
| Medical Coder | $41K | $54K | $68K | $86K | +2.8% |
| Paramedic | $37K | $49K | $63K | $80K | +3.2% |
Hospitality salaries in North Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Manager | $49K | $68K | $93K | $128K | +3.2% |
| Executive Chef | $49K | $65K | $87K | $122K | +3.8% |
| Sommelier | $40K | $55K | $78K | $109K | +3.2% |
| Restaurant Manager | $40K | $53K | $70K | $93K | +3.5% |
| Travel Agent | $33K | $44K | $59K | $81K | +3% |
Insurance salaries in North Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Insurance Operations | $155K | $201K | $260K | $334K | +3.2% |
| Director of Insurance | $116K | $152K | $196K | $250K | +3.5% |
| Risk Manager | $80K | $108K | $142K | $185K | +4.5% |
| Insurance Underwriter | $57K | $77K | $103K | $135K | +1.5% |
| Claims Adjuster | $44K | $61K | $80K | $103K | +2% |
| Insurance Agent | $37K | $57K | $86K | $128K | +2.5% |
Legal salaries in North Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patent Attorney | $132K | $180K | $242K | $331K | +4.2% |
| Corporate Lawyer | $112K | $171K | $273K | $438K | +3.8% |
| Compliance Lawyer | $97K | $141K | $193K | $258K | +5% |
| Judge | $93K | $132K | $177K | $234K | +1.5% |
| Legal Operations Manager | $93K | $127K | $166K | $214K | +6.5% |
| Attorney | $76K | $125K | $203K | $341K | +3.5% |
| Paralegal | $41K | $55K | $72K | $93K | +3.8% |
Marketing salaries in North Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Marketing | $211K | $275K | $359K | $457K | +4.8% |
| VP of Marketing | $172K | $224K | $290K | $373K | +5% |
| Sr. Director of Marketing | $145K | $189K | $244K | $310K | +5.2% |
| Director of Marketing | $116K | $152K | $197K | $254K | +5.5% |
| Product Marketing Manager | $86K | $116K | $152K | $195K | +7.5% |
| Growth Marketer | $71K | $96K | $130K | $167K | +8.5% |
| Paid Media Manager | $61K | $84K | $113K | $145K | +6.5% |
| Email Marketing Manager | $57K | $77K | $103K | $136K | +5.5% |
| Marketing Analyst | $51K | $69K | $93K | $123K | +6% |
Media salaries in North Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Media | $141K | $185K | $242K | $318K | +3.5% |
| Director of Content | $93K | $125K | $166K | $217K | +6.5% |
| Documentary Filmmaker | $40K | $62K | $100K | $166K | +5.5% |
| Editor | $43K | $59K | $84K | $116K | +0.5% |
| Podcast Producer | $40K | $59K | $84K | $119K | +15% |
| News Anchor | $36K | $55K | $93K | $176K | +-1.5% |
| Broadcast Journalist | $36K | $52K | $78K | $122K | +-1% |
| Reporter | $33K | $46K | $65K | $93K | +-2% |
Mental Health salaries in North Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Mental Health Services | $86K | $115K | $151K | $195K | +5% |
| Neuropsychologist | $86K | $115K | $154K | $205K | +4.5% |
| Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | $51K | $66K | $86K | $112K | +5.8% |
| Licensed Therapist (LMFT/LPC) | $47K | $60K | $80K | $105K | +5.5% |
| Behavioral Therapist (ABA) | $41K | $57K | $76K | $99K | +8.5% |
| Mental Health Counselor | $41K | $55K | $72K | $95K | +5.2% |
| Substance Abuse Counselor | $37K | $49K | $63K | $83K | +6.5% |
Nonprofit salaries in North Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonprofit Executive Director | $59K | $81K | $112K | $157K | +3.2% |
| Fundraising Manager | $49K | $67K | $90K | $124K | +3.8% |
| Grant Writer | $46K | $59K | $76K | $97K | +3.5% |
| Case Manager | $36K | $48K | $61K | $78K | +3.5% |
| Community Outreach Coordinator | $36K | $48K | $62K | $80K | +3.8% |
Real Estate salaries in North Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Broker | $53K | $91K | $155K | $263K | +3.5% |
| Commercial Real Estate Analyst | $59K | $84K | $115K | $155K | +4% |
| Real Estate Appraiser | $50K | $69K | $94K | $126K | +2.8% |
| Property Manager | $46K | $62K | $84K | $113K | +3.2% |
| Real Estate Agent | $36K | $59K | $100K | $172K | +3.5% |
Retail salaries in North Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Development Manager | $68K | $97K | $133K | $182K | +4.5% |
| E-Commerce Manager | $59K | $81K | $109K | $144K | +7.5% |
| Retail Buyer | $49K | $68K | $93K | $123K | +2.5% |
| Sales Representative | $40K | $59K | $87K | $131K | +3.5% |
| Retail Store Manager | $40K | $55K | $74K | $99K | +2% |
Science salaries in North Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Data Scientist | $104K | $140K | $180K | $225K | +7.5% |
| Physicist | $77K | $111K | $150K | $198K | +4% |
| Research Scientist | $71K | $97K | $130K | $173K | +4.5% |
| Epidemiologist | $67K | $89K | $117K | $150K | +4.5% |
| Biochemist | $61K | $87K | $121K | $160K | +4.2% |
| Geologist | $61K | $87K | $117K | $153K | +3.8% |
| Laboratory Manager | $64K | $87K | $114K | $146K | +3.8% |
| Chemist | $57K | $79K | $107K | $140K | +3.2% |
| Biologist | $54K | $77K | $104K | $138K | +3.5% |
| Environmental Scientist | $54K | $75K | $99K | $130K | +4.8% |
| Clinical Research Coordinator | $47K | $61K | $79K | $101K | +5.5% |
Sports & Fitness salaries in North Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Sports Operations | $143K | $192K | $260K | $359K | +4.5% |
| Sports Agent | $44K | $77K | $143K | $295K | +5.5% |
| Fitness Director | $51K | $69K | $93K | $126K | +6.5% |
| Sports Nutritionist | $47K | $64K | $86K | $116K | +7% |
| Athletic Trainer | $41K | $54K | $71K | $90K | +8% |
| Strength & Conditioning Coach | $37K | $54K | $77K | $113K | +7.5% |
| Sports Coach | $34K | $49K | $71K | $106K | +5% |
| Personal Trainer | $31K | $44K | $64K | $93K | +10% |
Supply Chain salaries in North Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) | $211K | $280K | $364K | $467K | +4% |
| VP of Supply Chain | $162K | $211K | $273K | $349K | +4.2% |
| Director of Supply Chain | $116K | $152K | $197K | $251K | +4.5% |
| Procurement Manager | $77K | $103K | $136K | $172K | +4.2% |
| Demand Planner | $61K | $81K | $106K | $136K | +5.2% |
| Supply Chain Analyst | $57K | $77K | $100K | $130K | +5.8% |
| Warehouse Manager | $54K | $71K | $93K | $120K | +3.8% |
| Freight Broker | $41K | $61K | $86K | $123K | +5.5% |
Technology salaries in North Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Engineering | $278K | $362K | $464K | $590K | +5.8% |
| Chief Product Officer (CPO) | $253K | $332K | $431K | $555K | +5% |
| Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | $243K | $319K | $414K | $533K | +5.5% |
| Chief Data Officer (CDO) | $236K | $309K | $405K | $523K | +9.5% |
| VP of Engineering | $228K | $295K | $377K | $481K | +6% |
| VP of Product | $208K | $270K | $347K | $444K | +5.2% |
| Sr. Director of Engineering | $198K | $256K | $325K | $414K | +6.2% |
| VP of Data | $193K | $253K | $329K | $424K | +8% |
| Director of Engineering | $167K | $213K | $270K | $342K | +6.5% |
| Director of Product Management | $161K | $206K | $263K | $335K | +5.5% |
| Director of Data | $147K | $190K | $246K | $315K | +8.5% |
| AI Engineer | $129K | $174K | $223K | $288K | +12% |
| Cloud Architect | $129K | $169K | $213K | $263K | +6.8% |
| Machine Learning Engineer | $124K | $167K | $213K | $273K | +8.4% |
| NLP Engineer | $124K | $167K | $213K | $270K | +10.2% |
| Computer Vision Engineer | $119K | $161K | $206K | $263K | +9.5% |
| Solutions Architect | $119K | $157K | $198K | $248K | +5.8% |
| Information Security Manager | $114K | $151K | $193K | $243K | +7.8% |
| Site Reliability Engineer | $114K | $151K | $190K | $236K | +7% |
| Blockchain Developer | $109K | $149K | $193K | $248K | +7.5% |
| Product Manager | $109K | $147K | $188K | $238K | +3.8% |
| DevOps Engineer | $104K | $139K | $176K | $213K | +6.2% |
| Data Scientist | $99K | $137K | $174K | $218K | +5.1% |
| IT Manager | $99K | $134K | $171K | $213K | +3.5% |
| Data Engineer | $97K | $131K | $167K | $208K | +6.5% |
| Software Engineer | $94K | $129K | $164K | $208K | +4.2% |
| Backend Developer | $89K | $124K | $159K | $198K | +4.3% |
| Mobile Developer | $89K | $124K | $161K | $203K | +5.2% |
| Full Stack Developer | $87K | $119K | $154K | $193K | +4.6% |
| Salesforce Developer | $89K | $119K | $154K | $193K | +5.5% |
| Penetration Tester | $87K | $117K | $151K | $193K | +8.2% |
| Cybersecurity Analyst | $84K | $114K | $147K | $183K | +7.3% |
| ERP Consultant | $84K | $114K | $149K | $188K | +3.8% |
| Scrum Master | $87K | $114K | $144K | $178K | +3.2% |
| Embedded Systems Engineer | $84K | $111K | $141K | $176K | +3.8% |
| Frontend Developer | $81K | $111K | $144K | $183K | +4.5% |
| Database Administrator | $77K | $104K | $134K | $169K | +2.8% |
| Network Engineer | $74K | $99K | $129K | $164K | +3% |
| UX Designer | $71K | $98K | $129K | $164K | +3.1% |
| Game Developer | $71K | $97K | $131K | $171K | +4.8% |
| QA Engineer | $69K | $94K | $124K | $157K | +3% |
| Systems Administrator | $61K | $85K | $111K | $141K | +2.2% |
| Data Analyst | $59K | $81K | $107K | $139K | +4% |
| Technical Writer | $58K | $78K | $101K | $129K | +2.5% |
| IT Support Specialist | $42K | $58K | $75K | $97K | +2% |
Transportation salaries in North Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airline Pilot | $100K | $152K | $223K | $314K | +5.2% |
| Logistics Manager | $68K | $93K | $124K | $160K | +4.5% |
| Transportation Planner | $59K | $78K | $103K | $133K | +4.2% |
| Fleet Manager | $55K | $74K | $97K | $125K | +4% |
| Truck Driver (CDL) | $40K | $49K | $65K | $84K | +4.8% |
Veterinary salaries in North Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Surgeon | $136K | $185K | $248K | $331K | +5.5% |
| Veterinarian | $86K | $117K | $161K | $214K | +5% |
| Zoo Veterinarian | $73K | $99K | $134K | $177K | +4% |
| Veterinary Practice Manager | $47K | $63K | $83K | $105K | +5% |
| Animal Behaviorist | $44K | $60K | $83K | $112K | +4.5% |
| Veterinary Technician | $31K | $41K | $53K | $66K | +6.5% |
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North Carolina has an average COL index of 96. Factor in the 4.75% state income tax when comparing offers from no-tax states.
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North Carolina has 7 major metro areas tracked with a combined population of 2.5 million. Average COL index: 96 vs US baseline of 100 — salaries go ~4% further than national average.
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All salary data from BLS OES, O*NET, and H-1B employer filings, adjusted for North Carolina regional cost of living. Figures represent 2026 annual compensation in USD.