Transportation Workers, All Other pay range in Charlotte
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,290 a year or less, while the top 10% make $81,050 or more. The middle half of other transportation workers in Charlotte earn between $43,290 and $61,050.
- $43K10th
- $43K25th
- $44KMedian
- $61K75th
- $81K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $53,930 | $4,494 | $25.93 |
| Median | $43,660 | $3,638 | $20.99 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $43,290 | $3,608 | $20.81 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,050 | $5,088 | $29.35 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Transportation Workers, All Other pay in Charlotte vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Other transportation workers in Charlotte earn 5% more than the North Carolina average ($51,460) and 6% more than the U.S. average ($50,890). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $45,650.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $53,930 | $43,660 | $43,290 | $81,050 | n/a |
| North Carolina | $51,460 | $43,660 | $39,600 | $80,570 | 420 |
| United States | $50,890 | $45,650 | $33,080 | $79,540 | 13,550 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Transportation Workers, All Other salary after taxes in Charlotte
On the average salary of $53,930, a single filer in Charlotte takes home about $43,870 a year, or $3,656 a month and $1,687 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SC | $44,253 | $3,688 |
| Working in NC | $43,870 | $3,656 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Charlotte a good place for other transportation workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charlotte area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.3), so the average $53,930 buys what about $55,399 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Charlotte ($49,990). A typical home costs $390,321, or 7.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Transportation Workers, All Other salary in nearby metro areas
- Johnson City, TN$44,860
- Knoxville, TN$38,190
- Savannah, GA$49,450
- Atlanta, GA$44,210
- Virginia Beach, VA$54,040
- Columbus, GA$44,570
Highest-paying cities for other transportation workers
Ogden, UT pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($69,060).
- Ogden, UT$69,060
- San Francisco, CA$63,860
- Washington, DC$60,620
- Honolulu, HI$59,870
- New York, NY$59,080
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Transportation Workers, All Other salary in Charlotte: questions
How much do other transportation workers make an hour in Charlotte?
$25.93 an hour on average, and $20.99 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other transportation workers salary in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,290 a year and the 25th percentile is $43,290, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other transportation workers take-home pay in Charlotte?
About $43,870 a year ($3,656 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $53,930.
Do other transportation workers earn more in Charlotte than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% more than the U.S. average for this job ($50,890).
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 53-6099; area Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC (16740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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