Sales and Related Occupations Salary in North Carolina

Ranked #14 of 51 · NC

0.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $54,440 ≈ $26/hr
Median annual salary $37,380
Employment 483,760

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $24,560P25 $29,120 Median $37,380P75 $61,070P90 $102,080

About 80% of sales and related occupationss in North Carolina earn between $24,560 and $102,080. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

North Carolina
$54,440
U.S. average
$54,960

The mean sales and related occupations salary in North Carolina is $54,440, about 0.9% below the U.S. average ($54,960). That works out to roughly $26/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in North Carolina

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Raleigh-Cary, NC $42,450 $59,330 74,800
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $42,380 $63,960 23,930
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $40,880 $59,800 139,760
Asheville, NC $37,070 $48,230 18,040
Greensboro-High Point, NC $36,760 $52,820 34,490
Wilmington, NC $35,970 $48,740 20,620
Winston-Salem, NC $35,160 $47,850 24,110
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $35,110 $47,070 13,370

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do sales and related occupations make in North Carolina?

The median sales and related occupations salary in North Carolina is $37,380 per year (mean $54,440), and about 80% earn between $24,560 and $102,080.

How much do sales and related occupations make per hour in North Carolina?

Roughly $26 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $54,440 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is North Carolina a high-paying state for sales and related occupations?

North Carolina ranks #14 of 51 states for sales and related occupations pay. Its mean salary of $54,440 is about 0.9% below the U.S. average of $54,960.

Which metro areas in North Carolina pay sales and related occupations the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in North Carolina for sales and related occupations are Raleigh-Cary, NC ($42,450), Durham-Chapel Hill, NC ($42,380), Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC ($40,880), by median annual wage.

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