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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Highest paying careers in Raleigh-Cary
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Psychiatrists | Healthcare | $169K | $81.19/hr |
| 12 | Marketing Managers | Management | $168K | $80.6/hr |
| 13 | Sales Managers | Management | $164K | $78.62/hr |
| 14 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $163K | $78.51/hr |
| 15 | Financial Managers | Management | $163K | $78.43/hr |
| 16 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Engineering | $163K | $78.27/hr |
| 17 | Nurse Anesthetists | Healthcare | $155K | $74.64/hr |
| 18 | Psychologists, All Other | Science | $153K | $73.55/hr |
| 19 | Statisticians | Technology | $153K | $73.5/hr |
| 20 | Managers, All Other | Management | $147K | $70.85/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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