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Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic average salary by city in North Carolina
- Charlotte$47,050
- Durham$43,980
- Winston-Salem$43,930
- Asheville$43,630
- Greensboro$43,170
- Raleigh$42,130
- Hickory$40,890
- Wilmington$39,540
- Burlington$39,270
- Greenville$33,410
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $47,050 | $45,100 | $37,440 | $38,616 | 97 |
| Durham | $43,980 | $40,820 | $30,300 | $36,272 | 98 |
| Winston-Salem | $43,930 | $39,450 | $37,860 | $36,234 | 92 |
| Asheville | $43,630 | $40,170 | $37,400 | $36,005 | 97 |
| Greensboro | $43,170 | $39,310 | $35,940 | $35,653 | 93 |
| Raleigh | $42,130 | $38,420 | $35,890 | $34,859 | 98 |
| Hickory | $40,890 | $38,370 | $34,300 | $33,912 | 88 |
| Wilmington | $39,540 | $35,580 | $33,820 | $32,881 | 96 |
| Burlington | $39,270 | $36,040 | $34,360 | $32,675 | 93 |
| Greenville | $33,410 | $33,190 | $29,120 | $28,201 | 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 51-4072.
- 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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