📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Mobile App Developer Salary in North Carolina (2026)

North Carolina · 9.0% below national average · Very High Demand

Average
$101,920
per year
Median
$96,460
per year
Hourly
$49.0
per hour
🏛️ Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$64,018
25th Percentile — Junior$83,492
50th Percentile — Median$96,460
75th Percentile — Senior$127,309
90th Percentile — Top Earners$143,998
💡 Top-earning Mobile App Developers in North Carolina make up to $143,998 per year. The job market in North Carolina is rated strong, with key industries including Technology, Finance, Agriculture.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$74.4k
2021
$79.2k
2022
$84.4k
2023
$89.9k
2024
$95.7k
2025
$101.9k
2026
📈 Mobile App Developer salaries in North Carolina have followed the national trend with 6.5% annual growth. The strong demand in North Carolina's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Mobile App Developer Salary by City in North Carolina
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Charlotte $97,843 -4.0% Very High
Raleigh $99,882 -2.0% Very High
Greensboro $91,728 -10.0% Very High
Durham $98,862 -3.0% Very High
Winston-Salem $88,670 -13.0% Very High
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Mobile App Developer Job Market in North Carolina
Key factors affecting compensation

North Carolina is home to a strong job market for Mobile App Developers. The state's key industries — Technology, Finance, Agriculture — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $101,920 per year, North Carolina's Mobile App Developer salaries are 9.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in North Carolina (index: 0.91) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in North Carolina can expect to earn $64,018–$83,492, while experienced Mobile App Developers can command $127,309–$143,998.

Looking ahead, the Mobile App Developer profession in North Carolina is projected to grow at 6.5% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Technology continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Mobile App Developer salary in North Carolina is $101,920 per year in 2026, which is 9.0% below the national average of $112,000.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Mobile App Developers the highest wages in North Carolina due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • North Carolina has a strong job market with major industries in Technology, Finance, Agriculture. This makes it one of the better states for Mobile App Developer employment.
  • At $101,920/year, North Carolina Mobile App Developer salaries are 9.0% lower than the national average of $112,000/year.