Regulatory Affairs Specialist salary in North Carolina
Regulatory Affairs Specialists in North Carolina earn a median of $35.96 per hour, about $74,810 a year, 5% below the U.S. median of $37.70. The middle half earn between $27.12 and $48.59 per hour. The highest median among North Carolina metro areas is in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, at $40.79 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $35.96median pay per hour
- $74,810median pay per year
- 9,080employed in North Carolina
- #27of 50 states by median pay
Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in North Carolina: percentiles
| Level | North Carolina per hour | North Carolina per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $21.10 | $43,890 | $22.22 |
| Lower quartile | $27.12 | $56,410 | $28.43 |
| Median | $35.96 | $74,810 | $37.70 |
| Upper quartile | $48.59 | $101,070 | $50.39 |
| Top 10% | $63.03 | $131,100 | $62.52 |
Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay by metro area in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs North Carolina median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $40.79 | $84,830 | 2,820 | 13% above | $41.90 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $40.11 | $83,420 | 770 | 12% above | $41.11 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $34.13 | $70,980 | 1,740 | 5% below | $34.77 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $33.76 | $70,220 | 500 | 6% below | $36.35 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $33.53 | $69,740 | 80 | 7% below | $38.10 |
| Asheville, NC | $32.19 | $66,950 | 210 | 10% below | $33.36 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $32.08 | $66,720 | 400 | 11% below | $34.85 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $31.69 | $65,900 | 60 | 12% below | — |
| Fayetteville, NC | $31.17 | $64,830 | 210 | 13% below | $33.89 |
| Greenville, NC | $30.55 | $63,550 | 140 | 15% below | $34.56 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $30.06 | $62,520 | 100 | 16% below | $32.64 |
| Burlington, NC | $30.00 | $62,400 | 60 | 17% below | $32.19 |
| Wilmington, NC | $29.99 | $62,380 | 240 | 17% below | $31.10 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC | $28.84 | $59,990 | 40 | 20% below | — |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | $28.05 | $58,350 | 150 | 22% below | $31.70 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in states next to North Carolina
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with North Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $30.77 | $63,990 | 14% below North Carolina |
| South Carolina | $36.64 | $76,200 | 2% above North Carolina |
| Tennessee | $30.65 | $63,760 | 15% below North Carolina |
| Virginia | $38.94 | $80,990 | 8% above North Carolina |
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Common questions
How much does a regulatory affairs specialist make in North Carolina?
The median is $35.96 per hour, about $74,810 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $21.10 and the top 10% earn over $63.03 (BLS, May 2024).
Which North Carolina city pays regulatory affairs specialists the most?
Among North Carolina metro areas, Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC has the highest median at $40.79 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does North Carolina rank for regulatory affairs specialist pay?
North Carolina ranks 27th of 50 states by median regulatory affairs specialist pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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