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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Sales Managers | Management | $118K | $56.77/hr |
| 12 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $118K | $56.67/hr |
| 13 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $117K | $56.22/hr |
| 14 | Data Scientists | Technology | $112K | $53.78/hr |
| 15 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $111K | $53.42/hr |
| 16 | Construction Managers | Management | $111K | $53.39/hr |
| 17 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $107K | $51.42/hr |
| 18 | Facilities Managers | Management | $105K | $50.34/hr |
| 19 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $105K | $50.28/hr |
| 20 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $104K | $50.11/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Rocky Mount
Cost of living vs. national average-12.0% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,143/mo
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