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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
71Mathematical Science Occupations, All OtherTechnology$109K$52.48/hr
72Computer Hardware EngineersEngineering$108K$52.16/hr
73Physics Teachers, PostsecondaryEducation$108KN/A
74Electronics Engineers, Except ComputerEngineering$108K$51.74/hr
75Construction ManagersManagement$107K$51.54/hr
76First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesPublic Safety$107K$51.51/hr
77Engineering Teachers, PostsecondaryEducation$107KN/A
78Financial and Investment AnalystsBusiness & Finance$107K$51.21/hr
79Life Scientists, All OtherScience$105K$50.66/hr
80Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and RelayRepair & Maintenance$105K$50.63/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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