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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses average salary by city in North Carolina
- Burlington$66,900
- Durham$66,820
- Charlotte$65,860
- Asheville$65,610
- Raleigh$65,390
- Fayetteville$64,830
- Greensboro$63,480
- Winston-Salem$62,720
- Hickory$62,680
- Wilmington$62,400
- Greenville$60,760
- Rocky Mount$60,710
- Pinehurst$60,700
- Goldsboro$59,140
- Jacksonville$58,740
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | $66,900 | $63,450 | $61,400 | $53,734 | 93 |
| Durham | $66,820 | $66,950 | $62,700 | $53,680 | 98 |
| Charlotte | $65,860 | $65,140 | $61,330 | $52,979 | 97 |
| Asheville | $65,610 | $65,470 | $60,930 | $52,789 | 97 |
| Raleigh | $65,390 | $64,080 | $60,610 | $52,621 | 98 |
| Fayetteville | $64,830 | $64,670 | $58,640 | $52,193 | 92 |
| Greensboro | $63,480 | $63,610 | $59,950 | $51,162 | 93 |
| Winston-Salem | $62,720 | $62,970 | $59,270 | $50,582 | 92 |
| Hickory | $62,680 | $62,430 | $60,080 | $50,551 | 88 |
| Wilmington | $62,400 | $63,390 | $57,430 | $50,337 | 96 |
| Greenville | $60,760 | $61,600 | $58,070 | $49,085 | 88 |
| Rocky Mount | $60,710 | $62,080 | $55,720 | $49,047 | 88 |
| Pinehurst | $60,700 | $61,730 | $54,060 | $49,039 | 88 |
| Goldsboro | $59,140 | $60,470 | $51,350 | $47,848 | 88 |
| Jacksonville | $58,740 | $60,770 | $49,510 | $47,543 | 92 |
*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 29-2061.
- 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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