Top Paying Jobs in Raleigh-Cary, NC
Raleigh-Cary, NC has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 132,240 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($354,130), General Internal Medicine Physicians ($291,060), Chief Executives ($286,050). The cost of living index is 98.16 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,750/month.
$131K
Avg. median salary
98.16
Cost of living index
$1,750
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Raleigh-Cary
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Financial Risk Specialists | Business & Finance | $100K | $48.2/hr |
| 92 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $100K | $48.08/hr |
| 93 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $100K | $48.03/hr |
| 94 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | Repair & Maintenance | $99K | $47.83/hr |
| 95 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $99K | $47.69/hr |
| 96 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $99K | $47.5/hr |
| 97 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $99K | N/A |
| 98 | Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | Engineering | $99K | $47.42/hr |
| 99 | Orthotists and Prosthetists | Healthcare | $98K | $47.27/hr |
| 100 | Audiologists | Healthcare | $98K | $47.02/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-1.8% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,750/mo
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