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Photographers average salary by city in North Carolina
- Raleigh$51,210
- Greensboro$49,250
- Hickory$48,800
- Charlotte$48,230
- Durham$46,860
- Winston-Salem$46,750
- Wilmington$46,270
- Asheville$41,110
- Fayetteville$41,060
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | $51,210 | $41,130 | $33,750 | $41,793 | 98 |
| Greensboro | $49,250 | $44,990 | $35,880 | $40,296 | 93 |
| Hickory | $48,800 | $44,840 | $34,630 | $39,952 | 88 |
| Charlotte | $48,230 | $36,810 | $36,140 | $39,517 | 97 |
| Durham | $46,860 | $36,670 | $33,170 | $38,471 | 98 |
| Winston-Salem | $46,750 | $38,840 | $31,680 | $38,387 | 92 |
| Wilmington | $46,270 | $37,690 | $30,350 | $38,020 | 96 |
| Asheville | $41,110 | $35,120 | $32,830 | $34,080 | 97 |
| Fayetteville | $41,060 | $34,560 | $33,030 | $34,042 | 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 27-4021.
- 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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