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Paramedics average salary by city in North Carolina
- Fayetteville$66,630
- Raleigh$64,390
- Durham$64,290
- Charlotte$63,240
- Asheville$61,910
- Wilmington$60,210
- Greensboro$56,750
- Winston-Salem$55,680
- Greenville$54,060
- Rocky Mount$52,470
- Hickory$51,340
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | $66,630 | $68,220 | $66,410 | $53,554 | 92 |
| Raleigh | $64,390 | $65,220 | $58,460 | $51,857 | 98 |
| Durham | $64,290 | $64,310 | $53,360 | $51,781 | 98 |
| Charlotte | $63,240 | $61,660 | $55,490 | $50,979 | 97 |
| Asheville | $61,910 | $63,480 | $52,270 | $49,963 | 97 |
| Wilmington | $60,210 | $61,060 | $46,960 | $48,665 | 96 |
| Greensboro | $56,750 | $58,980 | $48,580 | $46,023 | 93 |
| Winston-Salem | $55,680 | $58,110 | $48,720 | $45,206 | 92 |
| Greenville | $54,060 | $53,210 | $46,510 | $43,969 | 88 |
| Rocky Mount | $52,470 | $52,470 | $50,020 | $42,755 | 88 |
| Hickory | $51,340 | $49,460 | $48,570 | $41,892 | 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 29-2043.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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