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
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Highest paying careers in Greensboro-High Point
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Materials Engineers | Engineering | $98K | $47.3/hr |
| 62 | Chemists | Science | $98K | $46.97/hr |
| 63 | Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $97K | N/A |
| 64 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $97K | $46.55/hr |
| 65 | Financial Risk Specialists | Business & Finance | $97K | $46.42/hr |
| 66 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $96K | $46.19/hr |
| 67 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $96K | $46.17/hr |
| 68 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $96K | $46.12/hr |
| 69 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $96K | $45.95/hr |
| 70 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $95K | N/A |
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Cost of living vs. national average-7.1% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,330/mo
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