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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $93K | $44.63/hr |
| 32 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $91K | $43.75/hr |
| 33 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $89K | $42.71/hr |
| 34 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $89K | $42.69/hr |
| 35 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $88K | $42.49/hr |
| 36 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $87K | $41.84/hr |
| 37 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $86K | $41.55/hr |
| 38 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $85K | $41.1/hr |
| 39 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $84K | $40.53/hr |
| 40 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $83K | $39.68/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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