Top Paying Jobs in Burlington, NC
Burlington, NC has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 14,740 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($350,130), Dentists, General ($166,330), Computer and Information Systems Managers ($165,490). The cost of living index is 93.2 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,348/month.
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Avg. median salary
93.2
Cost of living index
$1,348
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Highest paying careers in Burlington
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $350K | $168.33/hr |
| 2 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $166K | $79.96/hr |
| 3 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $165K | $79.56/hr |
| 4 | Marketing Managers | Management | $165K | $79.22/hr |
| 5 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $163K | $78.38/hr |
| 6 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $153K | $73.49/hr |
| 7 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $150K | $72.16/hr |
| 8 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $135K | $65.01/hr |
| 9 | Financial Managers | Management | $135K | $64.79/hr |
| 10 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $132K | $63.45/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-6.8% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,348/mo
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