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Wages by occupation in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median annual wage across all occupations was $46,950 in May 2024, with 4,898,270 people employed, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
What stands out
In North Carolina, the median annual wage across all occupations was $46,950 in May 2024, with 4,898,270 people employed, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The highest median among detailed occupations is $236,970 for Physicians, All Other, the lowest $23,040 for Shampooers. The largest occupation by headcount is Retail Salespersons with 126,060 jobs at a median of $30,090. Wages are annual, as published by BLS for May of the reference year; '≥ $239,200' marks BLS's top code. Every value links to its fact record.
Highest-paid occupations
Top 30 by median annual wage among detailed occupations.
| Occupation | Employment | Median annual | 10th pct | 90th pct | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other 29-1229 | 14,510 | $236,970 | $65,810 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Family Medicine Physicians 29-1215 | 1,940 | $227,310 | $116,630 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Nurse Anesthetists 29-1151 | 2,820 | $226,460 | $95,590 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Podiatrists 29-1081 | 270 | $221,370 | $111,000 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists 29-1029 | 100 | $213,380 | $71,690 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Pediatricians, General 29-1221 | 1,110 | $201,400 | $96,740 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Dentists, General 29-1021 | 4,410 | $191,280 | $103,710 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Physicists 19-2012 | 170 | $170,690 | $66,730 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers 11-3021 | 24,230 | $167,550 | $101,650 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Natural Sciences Managers 11-9121 | 6,750 | $167,430 | $92,870 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers 11-9041 | 6,050 | $163,430 | $110,770 | $224,060 | evidence → |
| Financial Managers 11-3031 | 21,170 | $160,340 | $92,490 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Marketing Managers 11-2021 | 11,020 | $156,650 | $87,640 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers 53-2011 | 4,310 | $154,360 | $97,480 | $208,460 | evidence → |
| Optometrists 29-1041 | 1,400 | $153,750 | $72,310 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Medical Dosimetrists 29-2036 | 130 | $141,090 | $115,070 | $170,020 | evidence → |
| Psychologists, All Other 19-3039 | 480 | $137,130 | $48,570 | $167,590 | evidence → |
| Pharmacists 29-1051 | 11,440 | $136,000 | $93,330 | $165,980 | evidence → |
| Sales Managers 11-2022 | 18,020 | $134,860 | $64,060 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Human Resources Managers 11-3121 | 6,520 | $134,170 | $80,960 | $231,350 | evidence → |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers 11-2011 | 130 | $132,410 | $79,990 | $201,350 | evidence → |
| Managers, All Other 11-9199 | 21,150 | $131,990 | $67,950 | $224,190 | evidence → |
| Computer Hardware Engineers 17-2061 | 1,250 | $131,600 | $66,590 | $227,720 | evidence → |
| Software Developers 15-1252 | 57,590 | $131,000 | $79,620 | $173,660 | evidence → |
| Database Architects 15-1243 | 4,060 | $130,560 | $78,420 | $171,500 | evidence → |
| Purchasing Managers 11-3061 | 2,680 | $130,170 | $86,620 | $212,520 | evidence → |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 25-1071 | 10,530 | $130,110 | $59,150 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Actuaries 15-2011 | 600 | $129,850 | $78,740 | $205,160 | evidence → |
| Physician Assistants 29-1071 | 8,520 | $128,540 | $99,460 | $161,480 | evidence → |
| Nuclear Engineers 17-2161 | 520 | $128,150 | $85,370 | $167,320 | evidence → |
Largest occupations by employment
Top 30 by number of jobs.
Metropolitan areas in North Carolina
Each has its own wage record.
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