Top Paying Jobs in Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 27,240 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($313,460), Chief Executives ($312,730), Nurse Anesthetists ($213,630). The cost of living index is 88.49 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,095/month.
$100K
Avg. median salary
88.49
Cost of living index
$1,095
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Highest paying careers in Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $137K | $65.95/hr |
| 12 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $137K | $65.83/hr |
| 13 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $133K | $63.74/hr |
| 14 | Sales Managers | Management | $132K | $63.49/hr |
| 15 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $127K | $61.16/hr |
| 16 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $127K | $60.87/hr |
| 17 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $125K | $60.18/hr |
| 18 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $125K | $60.08/hr |
| 19 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $124K | $59.75/hr |
| 20 | Software Developers | Technology | $123K | $58.91/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-11.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,095/mo
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