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.
$89K
Avg. median salary
93.2
Cost of living index
$1,348
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Burlington
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Data Scientists | Technology | $96K | $46.3/hr |
| 32 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $96K | $46.29/hr |
| 33 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $96K | $46.09/hr |
| 34 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $96K | $46.09/hr |
| 35 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $94K | $45.31/hr |
| 36 | Facilities Managers | Management | $93K | $44.85/hr |
| 37 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $88K | $42.14/hr |
| 38 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $84K | $40.47/hr |
| 39 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $84K | $40.4/hr |
| 40 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $83K | $40.08/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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