Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| North Carolina | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $100,820 | $104,968 | -4% |
| Median hourly wage | $48.47 | $50.47 | -4% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $106,914.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | $100,800 | $68,250 | $152,250 | 101 |
| Charlotte | $97,920 | $66,300 | $147,900 | 100 |
The median annual salary for a Project Manager in North Carolina is $100,820, or about $48.47 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Project Managers is $104,968. North Carolina is -4% below the national median.
Entry-level project managers in North Carolina typically earn from $68,250 depending on the city and employer.
With 36,200 project manager jobs on record and a median salary of $100,820, North Carolina offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, project managers rank 97 of the 745 occupations reported in North Carolina — higher than 87% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Financial Risk Specialists at $132,040, Financial and Investment Analysts at $102,390, Financial Examiners at $100,730 — all figures are median annual wages for North Carolina.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. North Carolina levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 95.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, project managers rank 97 of the 745 occupations reported in North Carolina — higher than 87% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in North Carolina | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Risk Specialists | $132,040 | $3,200 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $102,390 | $12,710 |
| Financial Examiners | $100,730 | $2,610 |
| Management Analysts | $98,560 | $22,200 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $96,880 | $12,340 |
| Credit Analysts | $94,570 | $3,270 |
North Carolina levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 95.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 745 occupations in North Carolina.