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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Population
Highest paying careers in Winston-Salem
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Database Administrators | Technology | $109K | $52.17/hr |
| 42 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $106K | $51.07/hr |
| 43 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $104K | N/A |
| 44 | Construction Managers | Management | $104K | $49.88/hr |
| 45 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $103K | $49.51/hr |
| 46 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | Repair & Maintenance | $102K | $49.19/hr |
| 47 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $102K | $48.93/hr |
| 48 | Data Scientists | Technology | $102K | $48.83/hr |
| 49 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $101K | $48.71/hr |
| 50 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $101K | $48.69/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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