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Mechanical Drafters average salary by city in North Carolina
- Durham$70,710
- Charlotte$65,860
- Greensboro$64,790
- Raleigh$64,720
- Winston-Salem$60,880
- Wilmington$59,420
- Asheville$57,550
- Hickory$53,510
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | $70,710 | $63,680 | $52,530 | $56,262 | 98 |
| Charlotte | $65,860 | $62,890 | $52,880 | $52,979 | 97 |
| Greensboro | $64,790 | $59,660 | $51,020 | $52,162 | 93 |
| Raleigh | $64,720 | $61,220 | $52,000 | $52,109 | 98 |
| Winston-Salem | $60,880 | $58,560 | $47,080 | $49,177 | 92 |
| Wilmington | $59,420 | $50,150 | $46,830 | $48,062 | 96 |
| Asheville | $57,550 | $59,270 | $48,180 | $46,634 | 97 |
| Hickory | $53,510 | $47,570 | $46,210 | $43,549 | 88 |
*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 17-3013.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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