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Crane and Tower Operators average salary by city in North Carolina
- Raleigh$72,700
- Rocky Mount$72,270
- Durham$70,350
- Wilmington$69,620
- Winston-Salem$64,990
- Charlotte$64,610
- Greensboro$64,280
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | $72,700 | $72,520 | $60,540 | $57,582 | 98 |
| Rocky Mount | $72,270 | $73,420 | $65,200 | $57,297 | 88 |
| Durham | $70,350 | $73,710 | $62,550 | $56,023 | 98 |
| Wilmington | $69,620 | $68,670 | $59,220 | $55,539 | 96 |
| Winston-Salem | $64,990 | $67,280 | $49,720 | $52,315 | 92 |
| Charlotte | $64,610 | $63,300 | $53,840 | $52,025 | 97 |
| Greensboro | $64,280 | $64,730 | $56,820 | $51,773 | 93 |
*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 53-7021.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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