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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Technical Writers | Arts & Media | $88K | $42.28/hr |
| 72 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $87K | $41.93/hr |
| 73 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | Healthcare | $87K | $41.77/hr |
| 74 | Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $86K | N/A |
| 75 | Social Workers, All Other | Community & Social | $86K | $41.42/hr |
| 76 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $86K | $41.4/hr |
| 77 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $86K | $41.29/hr |
| 78 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $84K | $40.47/hr |
| 79 | Art Directors | Arts & Media | $84K | $40.44/hr |
| 80 | Computer Programmers | Technology | $84K | $40.27/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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