SOC 13-1111 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Management Analysts — Burlington
Burlington, NC · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Management Analysts in Burlington, NC is $96,290 per year, close to the national median of $101,860 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Management Analysts in Burlington, NC is $96,290 per year, close to the national median of $101,860 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $67,640 at the tenth percentile to more than $144,510 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $78,970 to $119,430.
Employment stands at 100, or 1.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Durham leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $126,110. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 32nd of 263 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,640 | −33.6% |
| 25th | $78,970 | −22.5% |
| Median (50th) | $96,290 | −5.5% |
| 75th | $119,430 | +17.2% |
| 90th | $144,510 | +41.9% |
| Mean | $102,140 | +0.3% |
Other metro areas in North Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Durham | $126,110 | 1,840 | |
| 2 | Charlotte | $102,920 | 8,000 | |
| 3 | Fayetteville | $101,800 | 650 | |
| 4 | Raleigh | $96,820 | 3,710 | |
| 5 | Greensboro | $95,000 | 940 | |
| 6 | Greenville | $91,560 | 160 | |
| 7 | Jacksonville | $91,170 | 200 | |
| 8 | Rocky Mount | $88,840 | 80 | |
| 9 | Wilmington | $86,960 | 610 | |
| 10 | Winston-Salem | $82,050 | 640 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Burlington run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $96,290 goes as far as $102,110 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$96,290as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$102,110US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $96,290 a year, 5.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $67,640 to $144,510 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Durham, at $126,110.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Management Analysts in Burlington, NC?
The median annual wage is $96,290, or $46.29 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $101,860, so pay in Burlington, NC is 5.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Burlington, NC earns more than $144,510 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $67,640 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Durham, at $126,110 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 jobs in this occupation in Burlington, NC. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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