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.
$118K
Avg. median salary
92.04
Cost of living index
$1,232
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Winston-Salem
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Financial Risk Specialists | Business & Finance | $132K | $63.29/hr |
| 22 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $131K | $62.9/hr |
| 23 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $131K | $62.85/hr |
| 24 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $130K | $62.49/hr |
| 25 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | Management | $130K | $62.3/hr |
| 26 | Managers, All Other | Management | $129K | $62.1/hr |
| 27 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $129K | $62.01/hr |
| 28 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $129K | $61.79/hr |
| 29 | Lawyers | Legal | $126K | $60.7/hr |
| 30 | Database Architects | Technology | $126K | $60.35/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Winston-Salem
Cost of living vs. national average-8.0% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,232/mo
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