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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $105K | $50.37/hr |
| 72 | Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $105K | N/A |
| 73 | Emergency Management Directors | Management | $105K | $50.3/hr |
| 74 | Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | Science | $105K | $50.24/hr |
| 75 | Chiropractors | Healthcare | $104K | $50.16/hr |
| 76 | Materials Engineers | Engineering | $104K | $50.15/hr |
| 77 | Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $104K | N/A |
| 78 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $104K | $50.01/hr |
| 79 | Art Directors | Arts & Media | $104K | $50/hr |
| 80 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $104K | N/A |
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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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