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Top Paying Jobs in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 203,300 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric ($572,910), Cardiologists ($528,750), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($353,740). The cost of living index is 97.35 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,686/month.

$151K
Avg. median salary
97.35
Cost of living index
$1,686
Median 2BR rent
N/A
Population

Highest paying careers in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia

RankOccupationCategoryMedian salaryHourly
91Materials ScientistsScience$102K$49.07/hr
92Web DevelopersTechnology$102K$49.03/hr
93Mechanical EngineersEngineering$102K$49.02/hr
94Avionics TechniciansRepair & Maintenance$102K$48.98/hr
95Biological Scientists, All OtherScience$102K$48.91/hr
96Emergency Management DirectorsManagement$101K$48.7/hr
97Physical TherapistsHealthcare$101K$48.59/hr
98Credit AnalystsBusiness & Finance$101K$48.38/hr
99Personal Financial AdvisorsBusiness & Finance$99K$47.81/hr
100Radiation TherapistsHealthcare$99K$47.72/hr

Affordability snapshot: Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia

Cost of living vs. national average-2.7% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,686/mo

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