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Fire Inspectors and Investigators average salary by city in North Carolina
- Raleigh$76,400
- Durham$72,220
- Greensboro$71,270
- Charlotte$68,240
- Winston-Salem$63,310
- Wilmington$50,730
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | $76,400 | $77,120 | $68,160 | $60,038 | 98 |
| Durham | $72,220 | $75,470 | $59,890 | $57,264 | 98 |
| Greensboro | $71,270 | $73,540 | $59,650 | $56,634 | 93 |
| Charlotte | $68,240 | $76,740 | $43,600 | $54,623 | 97 |
| Winston-Salem | $63,310 | $63,950 | $41,270 | $51,032 | 92 |
| Wilmington | $50,730 | $45,100 | $39,040 | $41,426 | 96 |
*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 33-2021.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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