Top Paying Jobs in Fayetteville, NC
Fayetteville, NC has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 28,430 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Nurse Anesthetists ($331,760), General Internal Medicine Physicians ($243,080), Family Medicine Physicians ($204,470). The cost of living index is 91.98 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,251/month.
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Avg. median salary
91.98
Cost of living index
$1,251
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Fayetteville
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nurse Anesthetists | Healthcare | $332K | $159.5/hr |
| 2 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $243K | $116.87/hr |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $204K | $98.3/hr |
| 4 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $196K | $94.46/hr |
| 5 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $165K | $79.45/hr |
| 6 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $160K | $76.79/hr |
| 7 | Psychiatrists | Healthcare | $155K | $74.64/hr |
| 8 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $151K | $72.83/hr |
| 9 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $147K | $70.85/hr |
| 10 | Marketing Managers | Management | $141K | $67.66/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-8.0% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,251/mo
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