SOC 19-3099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other — Fayetteville
Fayetteville, NC · 4 metro areas compared
At $107,950, median pay for Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other in Fayetteville, NC tracks the national median of $101,110 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $107,950, median pay for Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other in Fayetteville, NC tracks the national median of $101,110 closely. Pay ranges from under $77,210 at the tenth percentile to more than $135,720 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $84,930 to $121,040.
Employment stands at 290, or 2.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Charlotte records the highest median at $90,580. Of the 329 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 29th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,210 | −23.6% |
| 25th | $84,930 | −16.0% |
| Median (50th) | $107,950 | +6.8% |
| 75th | $121,040 | +19.7% |
| 90th | $135,720 | +34.2% |
| Mean | $105,460 | +4.3% |
Other metro areas in North Carolina
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Fayetteville run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $107,950 goes as far as $114,475 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 13.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$107,950as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$114,475US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $107,950 a year, 6.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $77,210 to $135,720 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 290 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Charlotte, at $90,580.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other in Fayetteville, NC?
The median annual wage is $107,950, or $51.90 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 $101,110, so pay in Fayetteville, NC is 6.8% 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 Fayetteville, NC earns more than $135,720 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $77,210 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 Charlotte, at $90,580 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 290 jobs in this occupation in Fayetteville, 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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