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Food Processing Workers, All Other average salary by city in North Carolina
- Raleigh$44,720
- Burlington$41,380
- Charlotte$40,320
- Hickory$37,960
- Durham$37,810
- Wilmington$37,710
- Winston-Salem$37,260
- Greensboro$36,890
- Fayetteville$36,090
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | $44,720 | $48,600 | $38,610 | $36,837 | 98 |
| Burlington | $41,380 | $39,800 | $39,800 | $34,286 | 93 |
| Charlotte | $40,320 | $38,850 | $37,020 | $33,477 | 97 |
| Hickory | $37,960 | $39,150 | $34,010 | $31,675 | 88 |
| Durham | $37,810 | $37,550 | $34,670 | $31,560 | 98 |
| Wilmington | $37,710 | $36,470 | $35,570 | $31,484 | 96 |
| Winston-Salem | $37,260 | $36,380 | $34,190 | $31,140 | 92 |
| Greensboro | $36,890 | $36,660 | $34,640 | $30,858 | 93 |
| Fayetteville | $36,090 | $36,290 | $36,290 | $30,247 | 92 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Food Processing Workers, All Other salary in other states
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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 51-3099.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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