A recent analysis by financial technology company SmartAsset found the places in North Carolina where people earn the most money. The analysis was one of the factors in a study measuring the places in North Carolina with the most purchasing power.

These Charlotte area counties ranked among the highest in North Carolina:

#2 - Union County, Median Income: $73,577

#6 - Mecklenburg County, Median Income: $61,695

#7 - Cabarrus County, Median Income: $60,716

For a closer look at the places in North Carolina earning the most money, check out the map and table below:

The full study results, methodology and interactive map can be found here: https://smartasset.com/mortgage/cost-of-living-calculator#northcarolina/median-income