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
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Burlington
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $72K | $34.55/hr |
| 62 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | Construction & Trades | $71K | $34.32/hr |
| 63 | Computer Network Support Specialists | Technology | $70K | $33.58/hr |
| 64 | Human Resources Specialists | Business & Finance | $70K | $33.42/hr |
| 65 | Buyers and Purchasing Agents | Business & Finance | $69K | $33.29/hr |
| 66 | Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Engineering | $69K | $33.05/hr |
| 67 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $69K | $33.03/hr |
| 68 | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | Business & Finance | $67K | $32.35/hr |
| 69 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $67K | $32.16/hr |
| 70 | Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | Repair & Maintenance | $67K | $32.15/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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