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Bus Drivers, School average salary by city in North Carolina
- Charlotte$43,450
- Durham$42,270
- Greensboro$40,370
- Asheville$39,190
- Raleigh$38,890
- Burlington$37,280
- Pinehurst$37,110
- Winston-Salem$37,080
- Rocky Mount$36,970
- Wilmington$36,780
- Hickory$36,650
- Fayetteville$36,580
- Greenville$36,300
- Goldsboro$35,550
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $43,450 | $46,020 | $37,480 | $35,867 | 97 |
| Durham | $42,270 | $40,650 | $38,700 | $34,966 | 98 |
| Greensboro | $40,370 | $37,280 | $36,660 | $33,515 | 93 |
| Asheville | $39,190 | $38,620 | $36,990 | $32,614 | 97 |
| Raleigh | $38,890 | $38,530 | $36,400 | $32,385 | 98 |
| Burlington | $37,280 | $36,990 | $35,430 | $31,156 | 93 |
| Pinehurst | $37,110 | $35,790 | $34,850 | $31,026 | 88 |
| Winston-Salem | $37,080 | $36,820 | $35,840 | $31,003 | 92 |
| Rocky Mount | $36,970 | $40,600 | $31,360 | $30,919 | 88 |
| Wilmington | $36,780 | $36,490 | $35,590 | $30,774 | 96 |
| Hickory | $36,650 | $36,970 | $35,870 | $30,675 | 88 |
| Fayetteville | $36,580 | $35,050 | $34,140 | $30,621 | 92 |
| Greenville | $36,300 | $36,500 | $35,550 | $30,407 | 88 |
| Goldsboro | $35,550 | $35,190 | $34,160 | $29,835 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-3051.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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