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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Chemists | Science | $81K | $38.88/hr |
| 62 | Chiropractors | Healthcare | $81K | $38.87/hr |
| 63 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $80K | $38.49/hr |
| 64 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Engineering | $79K | $37.84/hr |
| 65 | Respiratory Therapists | Healthcare | $78K | $37.67/hr |
| 66 | Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | Engineering | $78K | $37.31/hr |
| 67 | Accountants and Auditors | Business & Finance | $77K | $37.25/hr |
| 68 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $77K | $37.04/hr |
| 69 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $77K | $37.02/hr |
| 70 | Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | Business & Finance | $75K | $36.28/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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