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Massage Therapists average salary by city in North Carolina
- Durham$72,020
- Raleigh$71,770
- Winston-Salem$71,390
- Wilmington$68,040
- Fayetteville$67,290
- Greensboro$66,670
- Charlotte$63,130
- Pinehurst$58,820
- Asheville$51,620
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | $72,020 | $61,170 | $54,900 | $57,131 | 98 |
| Raleigh | $71,770 | $71,480 | $59,080 | $56,965 | 98 |
| Winston-Salem | $71,390 | $70,120 | $57,490 | $56,713 | 92 |
| Wilmington | $68,040 | $81,390 | $30,820 | $54,490 | 96 |
| Fayetteville | $67,290 | $56,230 | $51,400 | $53,992 | 92 |
| Greensboro | $66,670 | $63,250 | $51,230 | $53,581 | 93 |
| Charlotte | $63,130 | $58,930 | $32,740 | $50,895 | 97 |
| Pinehurst | $58,820 | $56,260 | $36,100 | $47,604 | 88 |
| Asheville | $51,620 | $47,780 | $36,900 | $42,106 | 97 |
*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 31-9011.
- 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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