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Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters average salary by city in North Carolina
- Raleigh$60,290
- Durham$58,630
- Charlotte$58,140
- Greenville$56,470
- Wilmington$56,280
- Burlington$56,230
- Greensboro$56,230
- Asheville$56,120
- Jacksonville$56,010
- Rocky Mount$55,600
- Fayetteville$54,690
- Hickory$53,370
- Winston-Salem$53,170
- Goldsboro$53,040
- Pinehurst$52,370
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | $60,290 | $60,540 | $48,370 | $48,726 | 98 |
| Durham | $58,630 | $60,110 | $48,370 | $47,459 | 98 |
| Charlotte | $58,140 | $58,690 | $47,430 | $47,084 | 97 |
| Greenville | $56,470 | $57,080 | $46,340 | $45,809 | 88 |
| Wilmington | $56,280 | $56,390 | $46,370 | $45,664 | 96 |
| Burlington | $56,230 | $56,890 | $46,080 | $45,626 | 93 |
| Greensboro | $56,230 | $57,510 | $46,930 | $45,626 | 93 |
| Asheville | $56,120 | $59,200 | $46,540 | $45,542 | 97 |
| Jacksonville | $56,010 | $53,230 | $43,360 | $45,458 | 92 |
| Rocky Mount | $55,600 | $56,220 | $44,800 | $45,145 | 88 |
| Fayetteville | $54,690 | $51,740 | $45,090 | $44,450 | 92 |
| Hickory | $53,370 | $51,330 | $45,740 | $43,442 | 88 |
| Winston-Salem | $53,170 | $49,240 | $46,010 | $43,289 | 92 |
| Goldsboro | $53,040 | $51,260 | $43,600 | $43,190 | 88 |
| Pinehurst | $52,370 | $48,440 | $44,790 | $42,678 | 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 47-2152.
- 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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