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Animal Caretakers average salary by city in North Carolina
- Asheville$35,980
- Durham$35,790
- Charlotte$34,990
- Raleigh$34,430
- Winston-Salem$34,050
- Burlington$33,710
- Greensboro$33,420
- Hickory$32,590
- Jacksonville$32,330
- Fayetteville$32,320
- Wilmington$32,020
- Goldsboro$31,930
- Greenville$31,260
- Rocky Mount$31,200
- Pinehurst$31,020
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville | $35,980 | $33,530 | $28,870 | $30,163 | 97 |
| Durham | $35,790 | $33,960 | $29,110 | $30,018 | 98 |
| Charlotte | $34,990 | $33,530 | $29,050 | $29,407 | 97 |
| Raleigh | $34,430 | $32,400 | $29,570 | $28,979 | 98 |
| Winston-Salem | $34,050 | $30,340 | $28,080 | $28,689 | 92 |
| Burlington | $33,710 | $33,010 | $28,850 | $28,430 | 93 |
| Greensboro | $33,420 | $30,700 | $28,280 | $28,208 | 93 |
| Hickory | $32,590 | $29,310 | $27,570 | $27,574 | 88 |
| Jacksonville | $32,330 | $30,460 | $27,020 | $27,376 | 92 |
| Fayetteville | $32,320 | $29,070 | $26,900 | $27,368 | 92 |
| Wilmington | $32,020 | $29,520 | $28,640 | $27,139 | 96 |
| Goldsboro | $31,930 | $31,130 | $29,010 | $27,070 | 88 |
| Greenville | $31,260 | $31,550 | $28,600 | $26,559 | 88 |
| Rocky Mount | $31,200 | $28,520 | $26,170 | $26,513 | 88 |
| Pinehurst | $31,020 | $28,200 | $26,150 | $26,376 | 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 39-2021.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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