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.
$102K
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $140K | $67.42/hr |
| 12 | Financial Managers | Management | $138K | $66.36/hr |
| 13 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $134K | $64.57/hr |
| 14 | Managers, All Other | Management | $132K | $63.55/hr |
| 15 | Psychologists, All Other | Science | $130K | $62.42/hr |
| 16 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $129K | $61.8/hr |
| 17 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $128K | $61.63/hr |
| 18 | Commercial Pilots | Transportation | $128K | N/A |
| 19 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $126K | $60.57/hr |
| 20 | Software Developers | Technology | $123K | $59.09/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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