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Average salary by job family in Charlotte
| Management | $152,120 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $131,770 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $118,320 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $105,060 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $99,630 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $98,800 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $92,020 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $73,450 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $62,200 |
| Sales and Related | $59,800 |
| Community and Social Service | $57,680 |
| Construction and Extraction | $57,280 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $54,460 |
| Protective Service | $51,900 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $50,270 |
| Production | $50,110 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $46,330 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $42,270 |
| Healthcare Support | $41,870 |
| Personal Care and Service | $38,580 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $38,440 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $35,960 |
Highest-paying jobs in Charlotte
- Cardiologists$453,420
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$402,040
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$391,900
- Chief Executives$346,170
- Physicians, All Other$312,760
- Neurologists$312,080
- Nurse Anesthetists$294,980
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$290,740
- Dermatologists$273,540
- Family Medicine Physicians$265,000
Most common jobs in Charlotte and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 40,540 | $40,790 | $38,850 |
| Retail Salespersons | 35,150 | $35,410 | $33,580 |
| Cashiers | 27,350 | $30,310 | $29,610 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 27,050 | $29,910 | $28,880 |
| Registered Nurses | 27,010 | $93,240 | $90,620 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 26,120 | $46,080 | $44,980 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 23,250 | $38,450 | $37,440 |
| Software Developers | 20,820 | $139,030 | $135,920 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 19,990 | $40,850 | $36,430 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 18,700 | $58,020 | $56,120 |
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Cost of living in Charlotte
Prices in the Charlotte area are 3% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 97.3 for 2024. The average local salary of $68,900 therefore buys what $70,777 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $390,321, 4.9 times the median household income of $80,201.
$390,321typical home value
$80,201median household income
97.3BEA price parity
2,712,818metro population
Take-home pay in Charlotte
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $37,330 | $31,194 | $2,599 |
| Median wage | $49,990 | $40,861 | $3,405 |
| Average wage | $68,900 | $55,061 | $4,588 |
| 75th percentile wage | $79,830 | $62,314 | $5,193 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Salaries for every job in Charlotte
Management36 jobs
- Chief Executives$346K
- Financial Managers$208K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$195K
- Natural Sciences Managers$181K
- Sales Managers$179K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$178K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$175K
- Human Resources Managers$171K
- Marketing Managers$171K
- Managers, All Other$167K
- Purchasing Managers$158K
- Public Relations Managers$151K
- Industrial Production Managers$143K
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$142K
- General and Operations Managers$140K
- Fundraising Managers$140K
- Training and Development Managers$138K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$134K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$129K
- Administrative Services Managers$125K
- Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers$124K
- Construction Managers$120K
- Facilities Managers$119K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$110K
- Funeral Home Managers$105K
- Emergency Management Directors$103K
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$101K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$96K
- Education Administrators, All Other$94K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$90K
- Social and Community Service Managers$88K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$82K
- Food Service Managers$80K
- Personal Service Managers, All Other$79K
- Lodging Managers$78K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$62K
Legal6 jobs
Computer and Mathematical20 jobs
- Database Architects$143K
- Software Developers$139K
- Computer Network Architects$139K
- Actuaries$134K
- Information Security Analysts$134K
- Data Scientists$129K
- Statisticians$121K
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$119K
- Computer Systems Analysts$119K
- Database Administrators$115K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$112K
- Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other$108K
- Web Developers$107K
- Operations Research Analysts$105K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$101K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$95K
- Computer Programmers$94K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$89K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$80K
- Computer User Support Specialists$65K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical60 jobs
- Cardiologists$453K
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$402K
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$392K
- Physicians, All Other$313K
- Neurologists$312K
- Nurse Anesthetists$295K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$291K
- Dermatologists$274K
- Family Medicine Physicians$265K
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$243K
- Podiatrists$242K
- Pediatricians, General$234K
- Psychiatrists$205K
- Dentists, General$194K
- Medical Dosimetrists$152K
- Pharmacists$144K
- Optometrists$143K
- Veterinarians$140K
- Nurse Practitioners$134K
- Physician Assistants$131K
- Nurse Midwives$130K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$121K
- Physical Therapists$104K
- Chiropractors$103K
- Radiation Therapists$101K
- Dental Hygienists$98K
- Occupational Therapists$96K
- Registered Nurses$93K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$93K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$91K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$91K
- Audiologists$89K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$87K
- Respiratory Therapists$85K
- Orthotists and Prosthetists$83K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$79K
- Acupuncturists$75K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$75K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$74K
- Therapists, All Other$69K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$67K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$66K
- Surgical Technologists$66K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$65K
- Hearing Aid Specialists$64K
- Paramedics$63K
- Athletic Trainers$61K
- Recreational Therapists$59K
- Opticians, Dispensing$58K
- Medical Records Specialists$58K
- Exercise Physiologists$58K
- Surgical Assistants$56K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$55K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$50K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$48K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$47K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$47K
- Pharmacy Technicians$45K
- Psychiatric Technicians$43K
- Dietetic Technicians$33K
Business and Financial Operations30 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$144K
- Financial Risk Specialists$144K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$117K
- Financial Examiners$112K
- Project Management Specialists$111K
- Management Analysts$111K
- Credit Analysts$107K
- Accountants and Auditors$102K
- Labor Relations Specialists$102K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$99K
- Budget Analysts$97K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$97K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$96K
- Compliance Officers$92K
- Loan Officers$90K
- Insurance Underwriters$89K
- Logisticians$85K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$85K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$85K
- Human Resources Specialists$84K
- Cost Estimators$81K
- Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$81K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$79K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$77K
- Training and Development Specialists$75K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$73K
- Fundraisers$70K
- Tax Preparers$64K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$63K
- Credit Counselors$51K
Architecture and Engineering30 jobs
- Aerospace Engineers$144K
- Nuclear Engineers$137K
- Chemical Engineers$126K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$125K
- Computer Hardware Engineers$123K
- Engineers, All Other$119K
- Materials Engineers$118K
- Electrical Engineers$116K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$115K
- Mechanical Engineers$110K
- Civil Engineers$108K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$106K
- Industrial Engineers$106K
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$100K
- Environmental Engineers$95K
- Landscape Architects$91K
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$84K
- Surveyors$82K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$77K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$77K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$71K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$70K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$68K
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$68K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$67K
- Mechanical Drafters$66K
- Drafters, All Other$63K
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$60K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$58K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$56K
Life, Physical, and Social Science33 jobs
- Economists$141K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$135K
- Psychologists, All Other$128K
- Life Scientists, All Other$127K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$119K
- Materials Scientists$113K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$106K
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$101K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$96K
- Survey Researchers$96K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$96K
- Chemists$94K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$94K
- Microbiologists$93K
- Food Scientists and Technologists$92K
- Urban and Regional Planners$88K
- Soil and Plant Scientists$85K
- School Psychologists$82K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$81K
- Foresters$77K
- Epidemiologists$70K
- Social Science Research Assistants$68K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$66K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$66K
- Chemical Technicians$65K
- Biological Technicians$64K
- Forensic Science Technicians$64K
- Historians$60K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$57K
- Conservation Scientists$56K
- Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians$53K
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$47K
- Agricultural Technicians$43K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media29 jobs
- Art Directors$97K
- Music Directors and Composers$96K
- Fashion Designers$95K
- Special Effects Artists and Animators$93K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$93K
- Technical Writers$90K
- Producers and Directors$87K
- Public Relations Specialists$86K
- Editors$80K
- Writers and Authors$75K
- Interior Designers$72K
- Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$71K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$69K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$69K
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$68K
- Graphic Designers$65K
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$62K
- Broadcast Technicians$61K
- Interpreters and Translators$61K
- Coaches and Scouts$61K
- Film and Video Editors$60K
- Designers, All Other$60K
- Sound Engineering Technicians$53K
- Audio and Video Technicians$51K
- Photographers$48K
- Media and Communication Workers, All Other$47K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$45K
- Floral Designers$38K
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$38K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair42 jobs
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$102K
- Avionics Technicians$94K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$86K
- Wind Turbine Service Technicians$85K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$84K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$81K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$80K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$74K
- Rail Car Repairers$70K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$69K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$69K
- Millwrights$67K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$67K
- Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$64K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$63K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$61K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$61K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$61K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$60K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$60K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$59K
- Riggers$59K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$59K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$59K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$58K
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$58K
- Home Appliance Repairers$55K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$55K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$54K
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$54K
- Motorcycle Mechanics$54K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$53K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$51K
- Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles$50K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$48K
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$48K
- Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners$48K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$48K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$48K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$47K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$42K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$37K
Sales and Related18 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$133K
- Real Estate Brokers$127K
- Sales Engineers$123K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$114K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$108K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$86K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$85K
- Insurance Sales Agents$84K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$78K
- Travel Agents$59K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$56K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$55K
- Telemarketers$50K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$46K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$44K
- Parts Salespersons$40K
- Retail Salespersons$35K
- Cashiers$30K
Community and Social Service15 jobs
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$75K
- Social Workers, All Other$75K
- Healthcare Social Workers$67K
- Clergy$63K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$63K
- Health Education Specialists$63K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$61K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$60K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$59K
- Counselors, All Other$58K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$58K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$57K
- Community Health Workers$53K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$48K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$44K
Construction and Extraction37 jobs
- Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters$88K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$80K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$73K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$67K
- Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining$64K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$61K
- Electricians$59K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$58K
- Sheet Metal Workers$56K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$55K
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$55K
- Solar Photovoltaic Installers$54K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$53K
- Carpenters$53K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$53K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$53K
- Glaziers$52K
- Roofers$51K
- Carpet Installers$51K
- Pipelayers$51K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$50K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$50K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$50K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$50K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$50K
- Helpers--Extraction Workers$49K
- Construction Laborers$46K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$46K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$45K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$45K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$45K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$45K
- Helpers--Roofers$44K
- Helpers--Carpenters$43K
- Helpers--Electricians$43K
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$42K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$41K
Educational Instruction and Library57 jobs
- Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary$106K
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$106K
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$101K
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$96K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$92K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$88K
- Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary$85K
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$85K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$84K
- Geography Teachers, Postsecondary$84K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$81K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$81K
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$79K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$79K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$79K
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary$78K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$77K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$75K
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$75K
- Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary$75K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$74K
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$74K
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$73K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$73K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$72K
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$71K
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$70K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$70K
- Instructional Coordinators$68K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$68K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$67K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$66K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$66K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$62K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$62K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$61K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$61K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$61K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$61K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60K
- Archivists$59K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$59K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$58K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58K
- Curators$58K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$58K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$56K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$54K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$53K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$49K
- Library Technicians$46K
- Museum Technicians and Conservators$45K
- Tutors$44K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$43K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$39K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$35K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$33K
Protective Service18 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$107K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$88K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$85K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$77K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$74K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$69K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$68K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$68K
- Transportation Security Screeners$62K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$56K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$56K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$53K
- Animal Control Workers$49K
- Firefighters$47K
- Security Guards$38K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$35K
- School Bus Monitors$33K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$30K
Office and Administrative Support46 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$80K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$71K
- Brokerage Clerks$71K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$70K
- Postal Service Clerks$64K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$62K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$59K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$59K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$59K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$57K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$56K
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$56K
- Procurement Clerks$54K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$54K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$54K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$54K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$53K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$53K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$52K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$51K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$51K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$51K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$51K
- Order Clerks$51K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$50K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$50K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$49K
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers$49K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$46K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$46K
- Customer Service Representatives$46K
- Tellers$46K
- File Clerks$46K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$45K
- Office Clerks, General$45K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$44K
- Data Entry Keyers$43K
- Bill and Account Collectors$42K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$41K
- Couriers and Messengers$40K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$40K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$39K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$37K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$36K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$33K
Production83 jobs
- Nuclear Power Reactor Operators$116K
- Power Plant Operators$115K
- Power Distributors and Dispatchers$92K
- Gas Plant Operators$91K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$75K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$69K
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$63K
- Tool and Die Makers$63K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$62K
- Plant and System Operators, All Other$60K
- Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$60K
- Medical Appliance Technicians$60K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$59K
- Machinists$59K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$57K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$56K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$55K
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$54K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$54K
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$54K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$54K
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$53K
- Foundry Mold and Coremakers$53K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$53K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$52K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$52K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$51K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50K
- Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers$49K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Tire Builders$49K
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$48K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers$46K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46K
- Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators$46K
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$46K
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$46K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45K
- Furniture Finishers$45K
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$45K
- Cutters and Trimmers, Hand$45K
- Printing Press Operators$45K
- Production Workers, All Other$45K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$45K
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$45K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$45K
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$44K
- Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other$44K
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$44K
- Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators$44K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$43K
- Food Batchmakers$42K
- Helpers--Production Workers$42K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$42K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$42K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$42K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$42K
- Etchers and Engravers$42K
- Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$41K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$41K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$40K
- Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$40K
- Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders$39K
- Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$39K
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers$39K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$39K
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$39K
- Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$38K
- Bakers$36K
- Sewing Machine Operators$36K
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$35K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$32K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$32K
Transportation and Material Moving30 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$163K
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$147K
- Transportation Inspectors$90K
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$86K
- Flight Attendants$72K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$66K
- Crane and Tower Operators$65K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58K
- Transportation Workers, All Other$54K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$49K
- Airfield Operations Specialists$47K
- Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders$47K
- Light Truck Drivers$45K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$44K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$44K
- Bus Drivers, School$43K
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders$41K
- Driver/Sales Workers$41K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41K
- Passenger Attendants$41K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$40K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$38K
- Material Moving Workers, All Other$38K
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$37K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$37K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$36K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$36K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$33K
- Parking Attendants$32K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$31K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry6 jobs
Healthcare Support16 jobs
- Physical Therapist Assistants$71K
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$71K
- Massage Therapists$63K
- Dental Assistants$52K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$50K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$47K
- Medical Assistants$46K
- Phlebotomists$44K
- Nursing Assistants$41K
- Psychiatric Aides$41K
- Orderlies$39K
- Physical Therapist Aides$39K
- Medical Transcriptionists$39K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$39K
- Pharmacy Aides$36K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$34K
Personal Care and Service21 jobs
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$55K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$49K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$49K
- Skincare Specialists$48K
- Animal Trainers$46K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$43K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$42K
- Residential Advisors$41K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$40K
- Concierges$38K
- Funeral Attendants$37K
- Animal Caretakers$35K
- Recreation Workers$34K
- Tour and Travel Guides$34K
- Costume Attendants$34K
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$34K
- Childcare Workers$33K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$32K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$30K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$30K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance8 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$62K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$52K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$49K
- Pest Control Workers$47K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$46K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$41K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$68K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$50K
- Bartenders$43K
- Waiters and Waitresses$41K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$37K
- Cooks, Restaurant$37K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$35K
- Cooks, Short Order$35K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$34K
- Food Preparation Workers$33K
- Dishwashers$33K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$30K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$30K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$30K
- Cooks, Fast Food$29K
Jobs paid by the hour in Charlotte
For 3 jobs in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area BLS publishes an hourly wage only, because the work is rarely full-time all year (gigs, seasons, performances). An annual figure would overstate what most people earn, so we show the hourly rate.
| Job | Average per hour | Median per hour | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | $58.87 | $63.36 | 230 |
| Actors | $25.35 | $20.64 | 310 |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other | $17.43 | $17.30 | 110 |
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Salary in Charlotte: questions
What is a good salary in Charlotte?
Half of all workers in the Charlotte metro earn less than $49,990 and the average is $68,900. Earning more than $79,830 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Charlotte to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $67,920, because prices here are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.3).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Charlotte?
Cardiologists ($453,420), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($402,040), Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric ($391,900).
What is the average salary in Concord?
Concord is part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area, where the average salary is $68,900 a year and the median $49,990. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Concord, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
What is the average salary in Gastonia?
Gastonia is part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area, where the average salary is $68,900 a year and the median $49,990. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Gastonia, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
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. Area Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC (16740), all occupations and 656 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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