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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $131K | $62.85/hr |
| 12 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $130K | $62.41/hr |
| 13 | Sales Managers | Management | $130K | $62.38/hr |
| 14 | Software Developers | Technology | $128K | $61.33/hr |
| 15 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $120K | $57.53/hr |
| 16 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $119K | $57.02/hr |
| 17 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $118K | $56.79/hr |
| 18 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $113K | $54.42/hr |
| 19 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $113K | $54.18/hr |
| 20 | Managers, All Other | Management | $112K | $53.89/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Burlington
Cost of living vs. national average-6.8% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,348/mo
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