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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Highest paying careers in Wilmington
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Education Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $106K | N/A |
| 42 | Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $105K | N/A |
| 43 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $105K | $50.54/hr |
| 44 | Construction Managers | Management | $104K | $49.91/hr |
| 45 | Training and Development Managers | Management | $103K | $49.68/hr |
| 46 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $103K | $49.52/hr |
| 47 | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Science | $103K | $49.51/hr |
| 48 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $103K | $49.32/hr |
| 49 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $101K | $48.61/hr |
| 50 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $100K | $47.86/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Wilmington
Cost of living vs. national average-3.6% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,426/mo
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