Parts Salespersons pay range in Raleigh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,210 a year or less, while the top 10% make $61,490 or more. The middle half of parts salespersons in Raleigh earn between $28,810 and $45,580.
- $28K10th
- $29K25th
- $36KMedian
- $46K75th
- $61K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,850 | $3,321 | $19.16 |
| Median | $36,490 | $3,041 | $17.54 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $28,810 | $2,401 | $13.85 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,580 | $3,798 | $21.91 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Parts Salespersons pay in Raleigh vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Parts salespersons in Raleigh earn 6% more than the North Carolina average ($37,470) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($43,830). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $38,630.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | $39,850 | $36,490 | $28,210 | $61,490 | 1,540 |
| North Carolina | $37,470 | $32,480 | $25,460 | $56,680 | 11,460 |
| United States | $43,830 | $38,630 | $28,240 | $62,890 | 270,070 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Parts Salespersons salary after taxes in Raleigh
On the average salary of $39,850, a single filer in Raleigh takes home about $33,118 a year, or $2,760 a month and $1,274 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Raleigh a good place for parts salespersons? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Raleigh area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.2), so the average $39,850 buys what about $40,598 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Raleigh ($51,990). A typical home costs $438,364, or 11.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Parts Salespersons salary in other North Carolina cities
Raleigh ranks 2nd of 15 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Charlotte pays the most ($40,380).
- Charlotte$40,380
- Raleigh$39,850
- Asheville$39,780
- Greensboro$39,300
- Wilmington$39,250
- Pinehurst$38,900
- Hickory$37,060
- Durham$36,320
- Burlington$35,710
- Greenville$35,330
Highest-paying cities for parts salespersons
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($56,840).
- San Jose, CA$56,840
- San Francisco, CA$56,370
- Seattle, WA$53,620
- Santa Rosa, CA$53,500
- Fort Collins, CO$53,270
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Parts Salespersons salary in Raleigh: questions
How much do parts salespersons make an hour in Raleigh?
$19.16 an hour on average, and $17.54 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level parts salespersons salary in Raleigh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,210 a year and the 25th percentile is $28,810, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the parts salespersons take-home pay in Raleigh?
About $33,118 a year ($2,760 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,850.
Do parts salespersons earn more in Raleigh than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% less than the U.S. average for this job ($43,830).
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 41-2022; area Raleigh-Cary, NC (39580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.19, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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