Top Paying Jobs in Wilmington, NC
Wilmington, NC has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 30,570 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Chief Executives ($298,730), Physicians, All Other ($252,960), Nurse Anesthetists ($218,830). The cost of living index is 96.42 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,426/month.
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Avg. median salary
96.42
Cost of living index
$1,426
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Highest paying careers in Wilmington
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief Executives | Management | $299K | $143.62/hr |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $253K | $121.62/hr |
| 3 | Nurse Anesthetists | Healthcare | $219K | $105.21/hr |
| 4 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $207K | $99.52/hr |
| 5 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $187K | N/A |
| 6 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $186K | $89.29/hr |
| 7 | Commercial Pilots | Transportation | $172K | N/A |
| 8 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $170K | $81.64/hr |
| 9 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $167K | $80.24/hr |
| 10 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $164K | $78.75/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-3.6% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,426/mo
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