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.
$113K
Avg. median salary
96.42
Cost of living index
$1,426
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Wilmington
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $81K | $38.93/hr |
| 92 | Microbiologists | Science | $80K | $38.69/hr |
| 93 | Financial Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $80K | $38.57/hr |
| 94 | Computer Programmers | Technology | $80K | $38.23/hr |
| 95 | Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | Engineering | $79K | $37.92/hr |
| 96 | Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $79K | N/A |
| 97 | Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Engineering | $79K | $37.86/hr |
| 98 | Chemists | Science | $78K | $37.56/hr |
| 99 | Accountants and Auditors | Business & Finance | $78K | $37.46/hr |
| 100 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $78K | $37.43/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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