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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Atmospheric and Space Scientists | Science | $109K | $52.31/hr |
| 62 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $109K | $52.29/hr |
| 63 | Facilities Managers | Management | $109K | $52.21/hr |
| 64 | Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other | Technology | $109K | $52.18/hr |
| 65 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $108K | $52.16/hr |
| 66 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $106K | N/A |
| 67 | Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $106K | N/A |
| 68 | Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | Education | $105K | N/A |
| 69 | Legal Support Workers, All Other | Legal | $105K | $50.58/hr |
| 70 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $105K | $50.44/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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