Sustainability Specialists Salary in North Carolina
Sustainability Specialists in North Carolina earn a median of $80,230 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Business Operations Specialists, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $80,230
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($83,050)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 41,180
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,370; the top 10% earn over $139,030. Nationally the range is $47,880 to $150,010.
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Sustainability Specialists pay in North Carolina
How much do sustainability specialists make in North Carolina?
The median is $80,230 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,370 and the top 10% earn over $139,030. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for sustainability specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 51 (−3% vs. the national median of $83,050). Living costs are not included.