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Conservation Scientists average salary by city in North Carolina
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | $94,080 | $81,780 | $63,030 | $71,770 | 98 |
| Raleigh | $87,300 | $79,230 | $58,630 | $67,271 | 98 |
| Asheville | $76,000 | $65,170 | $54,840 | $59,772 | 97 |
| Charlotte | $56,270 | $50,300 | $47,900 | $45,656 | 97 |
*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 19-1031.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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