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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | Business & Finance | $78K | $37.43/hr |
| 52 | Interior Designers | Arts & Media | $78K | $37.31/hr |
| 53 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $77K | $37.24/hr |
| 54 | Compliance Officers | Business & Finance | $77K | $36.85/hr |
| 55 | Physical Therapist Assistants | Healthcare Support | $76K | $36.54/hr |
| 56 | Logisticians | Business & Finance | $76K | $36.3/hr |
| 57 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $75K | $35.97/hr |
| 58 | Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | Science | $74K | $35.41/hr |
| 59 | Cost Estimators | Business & Finance | $72K | $34.78/hr |
| 60 | Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists | Business & Finance | $72K | $34.56/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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