Source: WalletHub

June 9. North Carolina is the sixth-best performer economically speaking according to a 2025’s Best & Worst State Economies.

Economic Performance of North Carolina (1=Best; 25=Avg.):

• Overall Rank: 6^th
• 6^th – Change in GDP
• 17^th – Startup Activity
• 11^th – % of Jobs in High-Tech Industries
• 26^th – Annual Median Household Income
• 12^th – Change in Nonfarm Payrolls
• 24^th – Unemployment Rate

WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 28 key indicators of economic performance and strength. The data set ranges from change in GDP to startup activity to the share of jobs in high-tech industries.

For the full report, visit: https://wallethub.com/edu/states-with-the-best-economies/21697