Top Paying Jobs in Rocky Mount, NC
Rocky Mount, NC has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 14,500 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($332,950), Marketing Managers ($162,220), Dentists, General ($161,810). The cost of living index is 88.01 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,143/month.
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Avg. median salary
88.01
Cost of living index
$1,143
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Highest paying careers in Rocky Mount
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $333K | $160.07/hr |
| 2 | Marketing Managers | Management | $162K | $77.99/hr |
| 3 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $162K | $77.79/hr |
| 4 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $155K | $74.6/hr |
| 5 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $137K | $65.92/hr |
| 6 | Financial Managers | Management | $133K | $64.17/hr |
| 7 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $133K | $64.1/hr |
| 8 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $131K | $62.84/hr |
| 9 | Software Developers | Technology | $131K | $62.79/hr |
| 10 | Managers, All Other | Management | $122K | $58.45/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-12.0% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,143/mo
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