Legislators Salary in Charlotte, NC-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Median annual salary $18,570 -58.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $17,590
90th percentile $44,350
Employed locally 40
National median $44,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,590
    25th
    $18,010
    50th (median)
    $18,570
    75th
    $19,810
    90th
    $44,350

    Charlotte economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,201 2023 • Census ACS
    Legislators salary vs area income 23% Median Legislators salary is 77% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Legislators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Utica-Rome, NY $173,280
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $157,080
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $141,990
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $138,380
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $137,740
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $125,960

    Nearby metros — Legislators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $116,460
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $47,970
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,300
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $34,480
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $33,400
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $22,880

    Related occupations in Charlotte, NC-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $108,600
    Financial Managers $167,470
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $172,100
    Managers, All Other $146,090
    Sales Managers $144,770
    Construction Managers $105,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Legislators make per hour in Charlotte?

    The median hourly wage for Legislators in Charlotte, NC-SC is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Charlotte above or below average for Legislators salaries?

    The median Legislators salary in Charlotte, NC-SC is 58.6% below the national median of $44,810. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Legislators in Charlotte?

    Entry-level Legislators (10th percentile) earn around $17,590 per year in Charlotte, NC-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $18,010.