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Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders average salary by city in North Carolina
- Greensboro$56,330
- Durham$55,890
- Raleigh$55,630
- Charlotte$52,700
- Winston-Salem$52,540
- Asheville$50,840
- Wilmington$47,640
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro | $56,330 | $55,800 | $43,440 | $45,702 | 93 |
| Durham | $55,890 | $55,920 | $46,770 | $45,366 | 98 |
| Raleigh | $55,630 | $51,050 | $47,220 | $45,168 | 98 |
| Charlotte | $52,700 | $50,260 | $43,940 | $42,930 | 97 |
| Winston-Salem | $52,540 | $48,100 | $43,440 | $42,808 | 92 |
| Asheville | $50,840 | $50,310 | $42,950 | $41,510 | 97 |
| Wilmington | $47,640 | $46,320 | $34,300 | $39,067 | 96 |
*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 51-9012.
- 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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