SOC 15-2099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other — Charlotte
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · 2 metro areas compared
At $109,160 a year, the median wage for Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other in Charlotte, NC sits 34.0% above the national figure of $81,490.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $109,160 a year, the median wage for Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other in Charlotte, NC sits 34.0% above the national figure of $81,490. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $86,670 and $121,380. The lowest tenth earn under $73,240, while the highest tenth earn more than $169,250.
Within the state, Durham records the highest median at $109,650. Of the 660 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 75th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,240 | −10.1% |
| 25th | $86,670 | +6.4% |
| Median (50th) | $109,160 | +34.0% |
| 75th | $121,380 | +49.0% |
| 90th | $169,250 | +107.7% |
| Mean | $108,450 | +33.1% |
Other metro areas in North Carolina
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Charlotte run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $109,160 goes as far as $115,758 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 42.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$109,160as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$115,758US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $109,160 a year, 34.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $73,240 to $169,250 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Durham, at $109,650.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other in Charlotte, NC?
The median annual wage is $109,160, or $52.48 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 $81,490, so pay in Charlotte, NC is 34.0% higher. 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 Charlotte, NC earns more than $169,250 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $73,240 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 $109,650 per year.
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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