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Painters, Construction and Maintenance average salary by city in North Carolina
- Durham$47,630
- Raleigh$45,990
- Charlotte$45,410
- Pinehurst$45,000
- Asheville$44,720
- Rocky Mount$43,390
- Fayetteville$43,330
- Greensboro$43,020
- Jacksonville$42,050
- Goldsboro$41,540
- Wilmington$41,540
- Winston-Salem$40,800
- Greenville$39,340
- Burlington$39,280
- Hickory$39,200
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | $47,630 | $46,520 | $38,600 | $39,059 | 98 |
| Raleigh | $45,990 | $45,360 | $37,780 | $37,807 | 98 |
| Charlotte | $45,410 | $44,900 | $37,920 | $37,364 | 97 |
| Pinehurst | $45,000 | $43,590 | $37,590 | $37,051 | 88 |
| Asheville | $44,720 | $42,970 | $37,560 | $36,837 | 97 |
| Rocky Mount | $43,390 | $40,390 | $37,800 | $35,821 | 88 |
| Fayetteville | $43,330 | $41,600 | $35,080 | $35,776 | 92 |
| Greensboro | $43,020 | $41,870 | $36,260 | $35,539 | 93 |
| Jacksonville | $42,050 | $38,400 | $33,670 | $34,798 | 92 |
| Goldsboro | $41,540 | $40,470 | $34,700 | $34,409 | 88 |
| Wilmington | $41,540 | $42,850 | $34,870 | $34,409 | 96 |
| Winston-Salem | $40,800 | $37,950 | $30,610 | $33,844 | 92 |
| Greenville | $39,340 | $38,400 | $34,720 | $32,729 | 88 |
| Burlington | $39,280 | $39,050 | $29,080 | $32,683 | 93 |
| Hickory | $39,200 | $39,870 | $32,270 | $32,622 | 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 47-2141.
- 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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