Computer and Information Systems Managers Salary in North Carolina
At $172,860 a year, the median for computer and information systems managers in North Carolina is close to the national median of $175,140 (−1%); North Carolina ranks 13th of 51 states by median. Computer and Information Systems Managers earn 3.6 times the median across all occupations in North Carolina ($47,970). Among neighbouring states, Virginia and Georgia pay more (up to $201,490 in Virginia) and South Carolina and Tennessee pay less (down to $158,700 in Tennessee). North Carolina employs 25,650 computer and information systems managers, 5.19 per 1,000 jobs, the 8th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.20 means the occupation is more concentrated in North Carolina than nationally.
North Carolina vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| North Carolina | Hourly | $52.06 | $66.20 | $83.11 | $104.46 | $138.39 | $88.79 | 25,650 | 5.19 | 1.20 |
| Annual | $108,280 | $137,690 | $172,860 | $217,280 | $287,840 | $184,680 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $51.71 | $66.38 | $84.20 | $106.12 | $143.03 | $92.39 | 670,570 | – | – |
| Annual | $107,550 | $138,060 | $175,140 | $220,730 | $297,510 | $192,160 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 13th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 8th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.20
- Jobs per 1,000
- 5.19
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of North Carolina's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in North Carolina
16 metropolitan areas and 3 nonmetropolitan areas touching North Carolina publish a row for computer and information systems managers, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $85.02 | $176,840 | $119,750 | $305,560 | 8,120 | 5.98 | 1.39 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $84.71 | $176,190 | $124,110 | $320,010 | 4,170 | 12.13 | 2.81 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $83.63 | $173,960 | $106,810 | $283,510 | 6,010 | 8.09 | 1.88 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $82.00 | $170,560 | $110,140 | $263,320 | 1,360 | 1.78 | 0.41 |
| Burlington, NC | $79.56 | $165,490 | $107,500 | $273,780 | 150 | 2.25 | 0.52 |
| Asheville, NC | $78.51 | $163,290 | $100,840 | $234,650 | 420 | 2.34 | 0.54 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $78.45 | $163,180 | $97,950 | $300,760 | 1,020 | 2.80 | 0.65 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | $78.37 | $163,010 | $92,140 | $258,750 | 220 | 1.41 | 0.33 |
| Wilmington, NC | $77.40 | $160,980 | $96,070 | $238,990 | 420 | 2.22 | 0.51 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $77.36 | $160,900 | $99,340 | $227,130 | 700 | 2.57 | 0.60 |
| Greenville, NC | $76.08 | $158,250 | $97,450 | $225,860 | 150 | 1.87 | 0.43 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $72.83 | $151,490 | $97,010 | $217,610 | 260 | 1.94 | 0.45 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $71.31 | $148,330 | $91,540 | $277,310 | 70 | 1.39 | 0.32 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC | $66.09 | $137,460 | $82,550 | $214,060 | 70 | 1.56 | 0.36 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $65.92 | $137,120 | $91,960 | $200,000 | 110 | 1.99 | 0.46 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $59.75 | $124,290 | $74,650 | $205,070 | 50 | 1.16 | 0.27 |
| Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $70.42 | $146,480 | $80,800 | $238,010 | 270 | 1.12 | 0.26 |
| Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $70.37 | $146,360 | $85,170 | $218,140 | 420 | 1.65 | 0.38 |
| Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $69.42 | $144,400 | $87,220 | $209,600 | 370 | 1.42 | 0.33 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $83.11 | $172,860 | 25,650 | 1.20 |
| Georgia | $83.63 | $173,940 | 18,560 | 0.88 |
| South Carolina | $77.34 | $160,860 | 4,930 | 0.50 |
| Tennessee | $76.30 | $158,700 | 12,040 | 0.85 |
| Virginia | $96.87 | $201,490 | 17,550 | 0.99 |
See the national page for Computer and Information Systems Managers (every state ranked) and the North Carolina wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS North Carolina estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.