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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $84K | N/A |
| 82 | Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $84K | N/A |
| 83 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | Healthcare | $84K | $40.22/hr |
| 84 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $83K | N/A |
| 85 | Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | Management | $82K | $39.65/hr |
| 86 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $82K | $39.62/hr |
| 87 | Loan Officers | Business & Finance | $82K | $39.59/hr |
| 88 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $81K | $39.17/hr |
| 89 | Massage Therapists | Healthcare Support | $81K | $39.13/hr |
| 90 | Respiratory Therapists | Healthcare | $81K | $38.95/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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