Top Paying Jobs in Jacksonville, NC
Jacksonville, NC has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 12,690 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($282,050), Dentists, General ($188,850), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($154,520). The cost of living index is 92.08 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,173/month.
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Avg. median salary
92.08
Cost of living index
$1,173
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Highest paying careers in Jacksonville
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $282K | $135.6/hr |
| 2 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $189K | $90.79/hr |
| 3 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $155K | $74.29/hr |
| 4 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $148K | $71.31/hr |
| 5 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $133K | $63.87/hr |
| 6 | Managers, All Other | Management | $125K | $59.87/hr |
| 7 | Software Developers | Technology | $123K | $59.19/hr |
| 8 | Financial Managers | Management | $121K | $58.37/hr |
| 9 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $121K | $58.03/hr |
| 10 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $120K | $57.9/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-7.9% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,173/mo
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