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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $94K | $45.41/hr |
| 62 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $94K | $45.11/hr |
| 63 | Technical Writers | Arts & Media | $94K | $45.07/hr |
| 64 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $94K | $45.06/hr |
| 65 | Data Scientists | Technology | $93K | $44.76/hr |
| 66 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Engineering | $93K | $44.54/hr |
| 67 | Web Developers | Technology | $91K | $43.98/hr |
| 68 | Social Workers, All Other | Community & Social | $91K | $43.79/hr |
| 69 | Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $91K | N/A |
| 70 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $90K | $43.4/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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