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Maintenance Workers, Machinery average salary by city in North Carolina
- Raleigh$68,080
- Durham$66,830
- Winston-Salem$61,210
- Rocky Mount$61,160
- Charlotte$61,120
- Asheville$60,880
- Greensboro$59,790
- Hickory$59,640
- Fayetteville$57,630
- Goldsboro$57,590
- Burlington$50,380
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | $68,080 | $67,040 | $56,540 | $54,517 | 98 |
| Durham | $66,830 | $62,560 | $62,560 | $53,687 | 98 |
| Winston-Salem | $61,210 | $60,380 | $51,680 | $49,429 | 92 |
| Rocky Mount | $61,160 | $60,670 | $47,540 | $49,390 | 88 |
| Charlotte | $61,120 | $60,580 | $51,350 | $49,360 | 97 |
| Asheville | $60,880 | $61,740 | $50,300 | $49,177 | 97 |
| Greensboro | $59,790 | $59,730 | $50,200 | $48,344 | 93 |
| Hickory | $59,640 | $60,940 | $49,400 | $48,230 | 88 |
| Fayetteville | $57,630 | $58,200 | $55,700 | $46,695 | 92 |
| Goldsboro | $57,590 | $58,650 | $49,240 | $46,664 | 88 |
| Burlington | $50,380 | $47,970 | $36,160 | $41,159 | 93 |
*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 49-9043.
- 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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