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
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Wilmington
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $132K | $63.3/hr |
| 22 | Database Architects | Technology | $131K | $63.21/hr |
| 23 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $131K | $63.11/hr |
| 24 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $131K | $62.83/hr |
| 25 | Nuclear Engineers | Engineering | $130K | $62.36/hr |
| 26 | Managers, All Other | Management | $129K | $62.08/hr |
| 27 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $125K | $60.09/hr |
| 28 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $124K | $59.75/hr |
| 29 | Software Developers | Technology | $124K | $59.49/hr |
| 30 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $119K | $57.2/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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