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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Radiation Therapists | Healthcare | $101K | $48.58/hr |
| 52 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $101K | $48.35/hr |
| 53 | Web Developers | Technology | $100K | $48.19/hr |
| 54 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $100K | $48.02/hr |
| 55 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $99K | $47.46/hr |
| 56 | Chemists | Science | $98K | $47.16/hr |
| 57 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $98K | $47.16/hr |
| 58 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $98K | $47/hr |
| 59 | Biological Scientists, All Other | Science | $97K | $46.56/hr |
| 60 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $97K | $46.56/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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