Top Paying Jobs in Winston-Salem, NC
Winston-Salem, NC has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 44,000 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Emergency Medicine Physicians ($319,170), Radiologists ($317,250), Family Medicine Physicians ($309,990). The cost of living index is 92.04 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,232/month.
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Avg. median salary
92.04
Cost of living index
$1,232
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Highest paying careers in Winston-Salem
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $319K | $153.45/hr |
| 2 | Radiologists | Healthcare | $317K | $152.53/hr |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $310K | $149.04/hr |
| 4 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $294K | $141.27/hr |
| 5 | Chief Executives | Management | $274K | $131.59/hr |
| 6 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | Healthcare | $259K | $124.4/hr |
| 7 | Nurse Anesthetists | Healthcare | $216K | $103.91/hr |
| 8 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $169K | $81.11/hr |
| 9 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $163K | $78.14/hr |
| 10 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $161K | $77.36/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-8.0% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,232/mo
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