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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $89K | $42.85/hr |
| 72 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $88K | $42.29/hr |
| 73 | Landscape Architects | Engineering | $87K | $42.04/hr |
| 74 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $87K | $41.81/hr |
| 75 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $86K | $41.55/hr |
| 76 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Technology | $86K | $41.44/hr |
| 77 | Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $86K | N/A |
| 78 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $85K | $40.97/hr |
| 79 | Art Directors | Arts & Media | $85K | $40.74/hr |
| 80 | Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $84K | N/A |
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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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