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
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Jacksonville
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $98K | $47.16/hr |
| 22 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $97K | $46.86/hr |
| 23 | Avionics Technicians | Repair & Maintenance | $97K | $46.75/hr |
| 24 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $95K | $45.76/hr |
| 25 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $94K | $45.02/hr |
| 26 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | Public Safety | $92K | $44.43/hr |
| 27 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $91K | $43.83/hr |
| 28 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $91K | $43.8/hr |
| 29 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $90K | $43.3/hr |
| 30 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $89K | $42.99/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Jacksonville
Cost of living vs. national average-7.9% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,173/mo
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