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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $130K | $62.62/hr |
| 42 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $130K | $62.56/hr |
| 43 | Fundraising Managers | Management | $130K | $62.44/hr |
| 44 | Sales Engineers | Sales | $130K | $62.27/hr |
| 45 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | Technology | $128K | $61.72/hr |
| 46 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $128K | $61.61/hr |
| 47 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $124K | $59.76/hr |
| 48 | Database Administrators | Technology | $123K | $59.11/hr |
| 49 | Advertising and Promotions Managers | Management | $122K | $58.52/hr |
| 50 | Data Scientists | Technology | $121K | $58.03/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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