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Helpers--Production Workers average salary by city in North Carolina
- Asheville$42,870
- Charlotte$42,280
- Raleigh$41,880
- Greensboro$41,750
- Winston-Salem$41,220
- Hickory$40,850
- Wilmington$39,640
- Greenville$39,290
- Durham$37,710
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville | $42,870 | $45,280 | $36,820 | $35,424 | 97 |
| Charlotte | $42,280 | $40,600 | $38,730 | $34,974 | 97 |
| Raleigh | $41,880 | $39,760 | $36,980 | $34,668 | 98 |
| Greensboro | $41,750 | $42,240 | $35,300 | $34,569 | 93 |
| Winston-Salem | $41,220 | $43,000 | $36,610 | $34,164 | 92 |
| Hickory | $40,850 | $39,410 | $39,410 | $33,882 | 88 |
| Wilmington | $39,640 | $38,440 | $36,700 | $32,958 | 96 |
| Greenville | $39,290 | $37,010 | $27,040 | $32,691 | 88 |
| Durham | $37,710 | $40,290 | $30,990 | $31,484 | 98 |
*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 51-9198.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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