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Retail Salespersons average salary by city in North Carolina
- Charlotte$35,410
- Asheville$35,400
- Raleigh$35,160
- Durham$34,360
- Wilmington$33,970
- Greensboro$33,840
- Winston-Salem$33,730
- Hickory$33,520
- Goldsboro$32,880
- Burlington$32,660
- Fayetteville$32,570
- Pinehurst$32,470
- Greenville$32,100
- Rocky Mount$31,660
- Jacksonville$31,650
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $35,410 | $33,580 | $28,620 | $29,728 | 97 |
| Asheville | $35,400 | $34,110 | $28,530 | $29,720 | 97 |
| Raleigh | $35,160 | $33,100 | $28,700 | $29,537 | 98 |
| Durham | $34,360 | $31,790 | $28,240 | $28,926 | 98 |
| Wilmington | $33,970 | $30,790 | $27,510 | $28,628 | 96 |
| Greensboro | $33,840 | $30,750 | $27,670 | $28,529 | 93 |
| Winston-Salem | $33,730 | $30,100 | $27,380 | $28,445 | 92 |
| Hickory | $33,520 | $30,520 | $27,140 | $28,285 | 88 |
| Goldsboro | $32,880 | $29,960 | $26,690 | $27,796 | 88 |
| Burlington | $32,660 | $29,630 | $27,260 | $27,628 | 93 |
| Fayetteville | $32,570 | $30,440 | $26,680 | $27,559 | 92 |
| Pinehurst | $32,470 | $30,020 | $26,960 | $27,483 | 88 |
| Greenville | $32,100 | $29,250 | $24,710 | $27,200 | 88 |
| Rocky Mount | $31,660 | $28,830 | $23,550 | $26,864 | 88 |
| Jacksonville | $31,650 | $29,480 | $25,920 | $26,857 | 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 41-2031.
- 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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