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Top Paying Jobs in Greensboro-High Point, NC

Greensboro-High Point, NC has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 52,480 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Dermatologists ($457,770), Physicians, All Other ($364,620), Chief Executives ($354,310). The cost of living index is 92.86 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,330/month.

$118K
Avg. median salary
92.86
Cost of living index
$1,330
Median 2BR rent
N/A
Population

Highest paying careers in Greensboro-High Point

RankOccupationCategoryMedian salaryHourly
31Training and Development ManagersManagement$118K$56.55/hr
32Electrical EngineersEngineering$117K$56.48/hr
33Medical and Health Services ManagersManagement$115K$55.35/hr
34Computer Network ArchitectsTechnology$115K$55.07/hr
35Mechanical EngineersEngineering$110K$52.67/hr
36Marriage and Family TherapistsCommunity & Social$109K$52.5/hr
37Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and RelayRepair & Maintenance$108K$52.04/hr
38Materials ScientistsScience$106K$51.19/hr
39Sales EngineersSales$106K$51.02/hr
40Data ScientistsTechnology$106K$50.99/hr

Affordability snapshot: Greensboro-High Point

Cost of living vs. national average-7.1% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,330/mo

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