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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Population
Highest paying careers in Fayetteville
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Construction Managers | Management | $106K | $50.79/hr |
| 32 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $104K | $49.97/hr |
| 33 | Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | Healthcare | $104K | $49.91/hr |
| 34 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $103K | $49.57/hr |
| 35 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $102K | $48.94/hr |
| 36 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $102K | $48.94/hr |
| 37 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $102K | $48.8/hr |
| 38 | Budget Analysts | Business & Finance | $101K | $48.73/hr |
| 39 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $100K | $48.13/hr |
| 40 | Facilities Managers | Management | $100K | $48/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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