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Data Analyst Salary in North Carolina

Median Annual in North Carolina
$119,090/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$57.25/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in North Carolina

groups Employed in NC
11,430
public U.S. Median
$120,230
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$126,254 #6 of 49

Data Analyst pay in North Carolina, explained

Data analysts in North Carolina earn a median of $119,090 per year ($57.25 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $120,230. Entry-level workers earn around $65,970, while the most experienced data analysts reach about $172,830. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within North Carolina.

Is $119,090 good pay in North Carolina?

Adjusted for North Carolina's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $119,090 is worth about $126,254 in national buying power — ranking North Carolina #6 for real pay (vs #14 on the sticker number).

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Data Analyst pay by experience in North Carolina

Entry level (10th pct)
$65,970
$31.72/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$119,090
$57.25/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$172,830
$83.09/hr

Data Analyst pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NC
North Carolina (here) $119,090 $126,254
Virginia $126,430 $125,049 −$7,340
Georgia $104,340 $108,357 +$14,750
Tennessee $100,330 $109,209 +$18,760
South Carolina $91,990 $98,124 +$27,100

Data Analyst in North Carolina: FAQ

How much do data analysts make in North Carolina?

Data analysts in North Carolina earn a median of $119,090 per year ($57.25 per hour), compared with $120,230 nationally.

Does North Carolina pay data analysts well?

At $119,090, North Carolina pays 1% below the national median for data analysts. An estimated 11,430 work in the state.

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