North Carolina Median
$94,570
per year
Hourly Rate
$45.47
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+13% vs US median
US median $83,510
State Rank
#10 of 51
3,270 employed here
How much does a Credit Analyst make in North Carolina?
Credit Analysts in North Carolina take home a median of $94,570 annually — roughly $45.47 an hour — which runs 13% above the national median of $83,510.
Within North Carolina, entry-level pay starts around $62,620 while the top 10% make $164,140 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $76,030 and $124,270 a year.
Credit Analyst salary range in North Carolina
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $62,620 | $30.11 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $76,030 | $36.55 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $94,570 | $45.47 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $124,270 | $59.75 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $164,140 | $78.91 |
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How North Carolina compares
North Carolina ranks 10th out of 51 states and territories for Credit Analyst pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Credit Analyst salary in other states
New York $133,270District of Columbia $132,590Virginia $102,430New Jersey $100,940Hawaii $98,900Connecticut $98,230California $97,860Massachusetts $97,080Delaware $94,680Washington $91,160Rhode Island $85,920Illinois $84,990Minnesota $82,630Maine $81,750Alaska $81,340Colorado $81,270Oregon $80,380Pennsylvania $80,280Alabama $79,970Nebraska $79,730Ohio $79,720Idaho $79,650Kentucky $79,290Texas $78,730Florida $78,360Georgia $77,990New Hampshire $77,980South Carolina $77,530Arizona $77,020Iowa $76,760Maryland $75,390Oklahoma $75,330Mississippi $74,880North Dakota $74,810Montana $74,650Michigan $74,640Utah $74,430Louisiana $73,210Kansas $73,120Nevada $73,090South Dakota $73,040Tennessee $72,550New Mexico $72,160Arkansas $71,370Vermont $71,220Wisconsin $68,690Missouri $65,350Indiana $62,660Wyoming $62,210West Virginia $57,320
Working as a Credit Analyst in North Carolina
Nationally, about 64,000 people work as Credit Analysts in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare North Carolina pay ($94,570) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Credit Analyst make in North Carolina?
The median Credit Analyst salary in North Carolina is $94,570 per year, or about $45.47 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $62,620 at the entry level to $164,140 for the top 10% of earners.
How does North Carolina pay compare to the national average?
North Carolina pays Credit Analysts about 13% more than the national median of $83,510. North Carolina ranks 10th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is North Carolina a good state for Credit Analysts?
Yes on pay — North Carolina pays above the national median for this occupation, at $94,570 a year. About 3,270 Credit Analysts are employed in North Carolina. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in North Carolina?
The highest-paying occupations in North Carolina include Surgeon, All Other ($398,410), Dermatologist ($367,350), Emergency Medicine Physician ($339,350), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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