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Writers and Authors average salary by city in North Carolina
- Durham$83,700
- Greensboro$78,410
- Raleigh$78,320
- Charlotte$74,940
- Asheville$67,960
- Winston-Salem$67,650
- Wilmington$59,360
- Hickory$57,270
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | $83,700 | $84,130 | $63,370 | $64,882 | 98 |
| Greensboro | $78,410 | $63,270 | $50,810 | $61,372 | 93 |
| Raleigh | $78,320 | $69,100 | $57,830 | $61,312 | 98 |
| Charlotte | $74,940 | $63,720 | $53,160 | $59,069 | 97 |
| Asheville | $67,960 | $70,280 | $46,210 | $54,437 | 97 |
| Winston-Salem | $67,650 | $61,460 | $50,960 | $54,231 | 92 |
| Wilmington | $59,360 | $47,940 | $47,940 | $48,016 | 96 |
| Hickory | $57,270 | $47,300 | $47,300 | $46,420 | 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 27-3043.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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