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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | Science | $99K | $47.63/hr |
| 52 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $99K | $47.62/hr |
| 53 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $99K | $47.49/hr |
| 54 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $99K | $47.47/hr |
| 55 | Biological Scientists, All Other | Science | $97K | $46.78/hr |
| 56 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $97K | $46.67/hr |
| 57 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $97K | $46.49/hr |
| 58 | Nuclear Medicine Technologists | Healthcare | $97K | $46.45/hr |
| 59 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $96K | $46.32/hr |
| 60 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $95K | $45.51/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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