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Urban and Regional Planners average salary by city in North Carolina
- Raleigh$87,940
- Charlotte$87,870
- Durham$85,300
- Greensboro$83,700
- Winston-Salem$80,180
- Fayetteville$80,040
- Asheville$79,850
- Hickory$77,000
- Wilmington$76,150
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | $87,940 | $84,810 | $68,790 | $67,696 | 98 |
| Charlotte | $87,870 | $83,170 | $72,790 | $67,649 | 97 |
| Durham | $85,300 | $85,290 | $67,320 | $65,944 | 98 |
| Greensboro | $83,700 | $83,880 | $69,770 | $64,882 | 93 |
| Winston-Salem | $80,180 | $77,400 | $58,830 | $62,546 | 92 |
| Fayetteville | $80,040 | $67,940 | $60,860 | $62,453 | 92 |
| Asheville | $79,850 | $77,950 | $64,650 | $62,327 | 97 |
| Hickory | $77,000 | $75,350 | $60,380 | $60,436 | 88 |
| Wilmington | $76,150 | $68,050 | $64,900 | $59,872 | 96 |
*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 19-3051.
- 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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