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
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $95K | $45.55/hr |
| 42 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $95K | $45.54/hr |
| 43 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $94K | $45.21/hr |
| 44 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $94K | $45.18/hr |
| 45 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Technology | $94K | $44.97/hr |
| 46 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | Sales | $93K | $44.55/hr |
| 47 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Science | $91K | $43.89/hr |
| 48 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $90K | $43.25/hr |
| 49 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $88K | $42.08/hr |
| 50 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $87K | $41.66/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton
Cost of living vs. national average-11.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,095/mo
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