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Clergy average salary by city in North Carolina
- Durham$64,700
- Charlotte$63,270
- Asheville$61,750
- Raleigh$60,320
- Winston-Salem$58,410
- Wilmington$58,010
- Fayetteville$57,340
- Hickory$57,300
- Greensboro$56,990
- Greenville$54,960
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | $64,700 | $61,030 | $44,890 | $52,094 | 98 |
| Charlotte | $63,270 | $60,760 | $51,100 | $51,002 | 97 |
| Asheville | $61,750 | $60,790 | $46,500 | $49,841 | 97 |
| Raleigh | $60,320 | $58,770 | $50,090 | $48,749 | 98 |
| Winston-Salem | $58,410 | $61,160 | $43,450 | $47,291 | 92 |
| Wilmington | $58,010 | $57,190 | $49,720 | $46,985 | 96 |
| Fayetteville | $57,340 | $55,540 | $48,270 | $46,474 | 92 |
| Hickory | $57,300 | $58,050 | $45,460 | $46,443 | 88 |
| Greensboro | $56,990 | $56,970 | $46,900 | $46,206 | 93 |
| Greenville | $54,960 | $55,280 | $51,230 | $44,656 | 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 21-2011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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