Management Analyst Salary in North Carolina (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Management Analysts in North Carolina, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
North Carolina Median
$98,560
per year
Hourly Rate
$47.38
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-3% vs US median
US median $101,860
State Rank
#27 of 51
22,200 employed here

How much does a Management Analyst make in North Carolina?

Management Analysts in North Carolina take home a median of $98,560 annually — roughly $47.38 an hour — which runs 3% below the national median of $101,860.

Within North Carolina, entry-level pay starts around $49,990 while the top 10% make $163,950 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $73,320 and $131,360 a year.

Management Analyst salary range in North Carolina

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$49,990$24.03
25th percentile (early career)$73,320$35.25
50th percentile (median)$98,560$47.38
75th percentile (experienced)$131,360$63.15
90th percentile (top earners)$163,950$78.82

How North Carolina compares

North Carolina ranks 27th out of 51 states and territories for Management Analyst pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Massachusetts$134,720
2District of Columbia$126,140
3Maryland$121,680
4Virginia$117,580
5New York$112,250

Working as a Management Analyst in North Carolina

Nationally, about 898,000 people work as Management 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 ($98,560) 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 Management Analyst make in North Carolina?
The median Management Analyst salary in North Carolina is $98,560 per year, or about $47.38 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $49,990 at the entry level to $163,950 for the top 10% of earners.
How does North Carolina pay compare to the national average?
North Carolina pays Management Analysts about 3% less than the national median of $101,860. North Carolina ranks 27th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is North Carolina a good state for Management Analysts?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $98,560 a year. About 22,200 Management Analysts are employed in North Carolina. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
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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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.