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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $96K | $46.12/hr |
| 62 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $96K | $45.96/hr |
| 63 | Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $95K | N/A |
| 64 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $95K | $45.48/hr |
| 65 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $95K | $45.46/hr |
| 66 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $94K | $45.09/hr |
| 67 | Financial Examiners | Business & Finance | $92K | $44.46/hr |
| 68 | Nuclear Medicine Technologists | Healthcare | $91K | $43.92/hr |
| 69 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $91K | $43.84/hr |
| 70 | Audiologists | Healthcare | $88K | $42.29/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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