Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations Salary in North Carolina
Ranked #17 of 51 · NC
12% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $70,250 ≈ $34/hr
Median annual salary $55,650
Employment 61,150
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $30,890P25 $39,570 Median $55,650P75 $79,500P90 $107,160
About 80% of arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupationss in North Carolina earn between $30,890 and $107,160. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations salary in North Carolina is $70,250, about 12% below the U.S. average ($79,790). That works out to roughly $34/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $63,940 | $77,430 | 4,540 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $60,430 | $76,060 | 10,960 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $59,340 | $73,450 | 18,060 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $58,760 | $67,690 | 1,170 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $51,230 | $57,300 | 430 |
| Asheville, NC | $51,140 | $67,750 | 2,730 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $50,560 | $67,150 | 4,010 |
| Wilmington, NC | $48,970 | $60,070 | 2,330 |
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