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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | Business & Finance | $59K | $28.27/hr |
| 82 | Graphic Designers | Arts & Media | $58K | $28/hr |
| 83 | Loan Officers | Business & Finance | $58K | $27.85/hr |
| 84 | Postal Service Mail Carriers | Office & Admin | $57K | $27.24/hr |
| 85 | Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | Healthcare Support | $57K | $27.22/hr |
| 86 | Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | Community & Social | $56K | $26.91/hr |
| 87 | Machinists | Production & Manufacturing | $56K | $26.68/hr |
| 88 | Healthcare Social Workers | Community & Social | $55K | $26.67/hr |
| 89 | First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | Office & Admin | $55K | $26.51/hr |
| 90 | Opticians, Dispensing | Healthcare | $55K | $26.39/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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