Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations Salary in North Carolina
Ranked #20 of 51 · NC
7.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $87,820 ≈ $42/hr
Median annual salary $78,850
Employment 54,090
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $49,030P25 $61,720 Median $78,850P75 $104,090P90 $136,690
About 80% of life, physical, and social science occupationss in North Carolina earn between $49,030 and $136,690. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean life, physical, and social science occupations salary in North Carolina is $87,820, about 7.2% below the U.S. average ($94,600). That works out to roughly $42/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $83,360 | $95,010 | 10,800 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $81,850 | $92,020 | 8,200 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $80,830 | $87,560 | 1,230 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $80,140 | $90,560 | 13,460 |
| Wilmington, NC | $79,780 | $86,420 | 2,600 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $76,400 | $82,070 | 370 |
| Asheville, NC | $76,370 | $85,740 | 1,420 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $76,090 | $81,090 | 2,640 |
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