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Data Scientists average salary by city in North Carolina
- Charlotte$128,880
- Raleigh$124,380
- Durham$119,660
- Rocky Mount$113,760
- Greensboro$111,490
- Winston-Salem$107,620
- Asheville$106,770
- Pinehurst$105,930
- Fayetteville$105,350
- Greenville$100,910
- Burlington$100,200
- Wilmington$99,210
- Hickory$99,170
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $128,880 | $132,460 | $97,310 | $94,722 | 97 |
| Raleigh | $124,380 | $120,710 | $85,220 | $91,826 | 98 |
| Durham | $119,660 | $106,500 | $75,470 | $88,745 | 98 |
| Rocky Mount | $113,760 | $111,870 | $89,330 | $84,830 | 88 |
| Greensboro | $111,490 | $106,060 | $82,200 | $83,323 | 93 |
| Winston-Salem | $107,620 | $101,570 | $75,480 | $80,755 | 92 |
| Asheville | $106,770 | $97,690 | $79,900 | $80,191 | 97 |
| Pinehurst | $105,930 | $102,740 | $82,550 | $79,634 | 88 |
| Fayetteville | $105,350 | $106,270 | $76,040 | $79,249 | 92 |
| Greenville | $100,910 | $101,520 | $68,350 | $76,303 | 88 |
| Burlington | $100,200 | $96,300 | $68,940 | $75,831 | 93 |
| Wilmington | $99,210 | $93,090 | $74,430 | $75,174 | 96 |
| Hickory | $99,170 | $95,290 | $68,950 | $75,148 | 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 15-2051.
- 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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