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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | Public Safety | $66K | $31.59/hr |
| 72 | Postal Service Clerks | Office & Admin | $65K | $31.33/hr |
| 73 | Food Service Managers | Management | $65K | $31.33/hr |
| 74 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | Public Safety | $64K | $30.66/hr |
| 75 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | Production & Manufacturing | $64K | $30.62/hr |
| 76 | Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | Healthcare | $63K | $30.51/hr |
| 77 | Construction and Building Inspectors | Construction & Trades | $63K | $30.17/hr |
| 78 | Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | Education | $62K | N/A |
| 79 | Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | Office & Admin | $62K | $29.63/hr |
| 80 | Healthcare Social Workers | Community & Social | $61K | $29.55/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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