metro Area

Salaries in Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Browse salary data for 439 occupations in the Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area area. The average median salary across all occupations is $55,427.

Occupations

439

Avg Median Salary

$55,427

Highest Paying

$234,900

Area Type

metro

Highest Paying Jobs in Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

All Occupations in Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Sorted by median salary (highest first)

OccupationMedian SalaryEmployed
Psychiatrists$234,90040
Chief Executives$234,89050
Nurse Anesthetists$216,59060
Dentists, General$194,160120
Family Medicine Physicians$194,00090
Physicians, All Other$186,680350
Psychologists, All Other$153,05040
Architectural and Engineering Managers$150,380140
Marketing Managers$136,960130
Pharmacists$133,620510
Natural Sciences Managers$130,630100
Computer and Information Systems Managers$127,020240
Physician Assistants$124,620280
Software Developers$122,040350
Nurse Practitioners$118,500240
Database Architects$118,47030
Sales Managers$117,150440
Purchasing Managers$114,51080
Financial Managers$112,150470
Human Resources Managers$109,060180
Industrial Production Managers$107,770640
Veterinarians$107,46090
Computer Network Architects$107,34090
Facilities Managers$106,570170
Lawyers$103,600360
Medical and Health Services Managers$101,400610
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$100,44080
Construction Managers$100,090550
Managers, All Other$99,960510
Information Security Analysts$99,56070
Training and Development Managers$98,08030
Electrical Engineers$97,980110
Physical Therapists$96,920260
Computer Systems Analysts$95,470290
Engineers, All Other$94,690100
Speech-Language Pathologists$94,590170
Biological Scientists, All Other$94,09060
Data Scientists$93,790130
Computer Occupations, All Other$93,370160
Industrial Engineers$93,060490
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$92,950260
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$92,74050
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$92,52060
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$91,60060
Civil Engineers$90,490220
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$89,830150
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$88,320110
Power Plant Operators$87,21040
Project Management Specialists$86,280690
Mechanical Engineers$86,090280
Dental Hygienists$83,870240
Administrative Services Managers$83,440180
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$83,40090
General and Operations Managers$82,5702,900
Occupational Therapists$82,000200
Management Analysts$81,680310
Materials Engineers$81,07050
Financial and Investment Analysts$80,660100
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$79,830190
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$79,830770
Emergency Management Directors$79,66040
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$79,290N/A
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$78,730110
Registered Nurses$78,5404,150
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$78,430210
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$77,41060
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$76,45080
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$76,230240
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$75,85040
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$75,800140
Funeral Home Managers$75,19040
Social and Community Service Managers$75,000280
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$74,21030
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$74,050250
Chemists$73,780160
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$72,2501,100
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$71,670200
Computer Programmers$71,56050
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$71,460330
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$71,31060
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$70,760480
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$70,42050
Accountants and Auditors$69,4801,280
Respiratory Therapists$68,210230
Logisticians$68,120160
Urban and Regional Planners$68,06080
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$67,67040
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$66,570830
Web and Digital Interface Designers$65,95050
Financial Specialists, All Other$65,81070
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$65,790N/A
Cost Estimators$65,780240
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$65,45050
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$65,310210
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$64,9401,340
Occupational Therapy Assistants$64,52080
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$63,910550
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$63,8901,430
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$63,8601,980
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$63,640130
Compliance Officers$63,490330
School Psychologists$63,470N/A
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$63,220340
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$62,750110
History Teachers, Postsecondary$62,71040
Physical Therapist Assistants$62,620150
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$62,610400
Surveyors$62,57070
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$62,53040
Budget Analysts$62,50030
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$62,06040
Crane and Tower Operators$61,83040
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$61,780140
Postal Service Clerks$61,630200
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$61,470N/A
Education Teachers, Postsecondary$61,430140
Architectural and Civil Drafters$61,25080
Tool and Die Makers$61,07060
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$60,990130
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$60,570140
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$60,56090
Surgical Technologists$60,210100
Human Resources Specialists$60,1801,040
Fire Inspectors and Investigators$60,17070
Loan Officers$60,120240
Conservation Scientists$59,95030
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$59,81030
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$59,810N/A
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$59,600500
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$59,5701,490
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$59,55050
New Accounts Clerks$59,49070
Health Education Specialists$59,48090
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$59,380210
Clergy$59,38080
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$59,04060
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$59,0201,090
Healthcare Social Workers$59,000200
Chefs and Head Cooks$58,990160
Chiropractors$58,400N/A
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$58,13090
Instructional Coordinators$58,000310
Operations Research Analysts$57,97040
Construction and Building Inspectors$57,820170
Drafters, All Other$57,81040
Food Service Managers$57,600260
Fundraisers$57,53080
Mechanical Drafters$57,44040
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$57,420280
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$57,340590
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$57,100930
Interior Designers$57,05070
Tax Preparers$56,990180
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$56,820230
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$56,78080
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$56,760170
Computer Network Support Specialists$56,66060
Travel Agents$56,58030
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$56,490210
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$56,280230
Postal Service Mail Carriers$55,930780
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$55,510N/A
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$55,3701,600
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$55,020170
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$55,010120
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$54,5001,040
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$54,33060
Public Relations Specialists$54,190180
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$53,73050
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$53,340340
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$52,980180
Athletic Trainers$52,98040
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$51,910650
Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors$51,490490
Property Appraisers and Assessors$51,470100
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$51,4001,070
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$51,27050
Dietitians and Nutritionists$51,200110
Computer User Support Specialists$50,870530
Electricians$50,3501,060
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$50,30040
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50,280900
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers$50,23070
Producers and Directors$50,18050
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$50,14060
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$49,9902,850
Tire Builders$49,840560
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$49,570220
Machinists$49,550670
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$49,510220
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,430210
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$49,260810
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$49,2601,490
Roofers$49,130150
Correctional Officers and Jailers$49,0802,780
Chemical Technicians$48,89070
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$48,86040
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$48,81060
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$48,780200
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$48,740710
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$48,710780
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$48,570160
Home Appliance Repairers$48,46070
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$48,420130
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$48,21040
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$48,150150
Social Workers, All Other$48,030180
Graphic Designers$47,960130
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$47,950630
Opticians, Dispensing$47,87090
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$47,850310
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$47,840440
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$47,8203,910
Editors$47,76040
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$47,740330
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47,68050
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$47,680430
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$47,6203,860
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$47,480210
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$47,48070
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$47,380260
Lodging Managers$47,34060
Medical Equipment Repairers$47,31070
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47,220150
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$47,190180
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$47,180190
Dental Assistants$47,070430
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$47,010710
Bill and Account Collectors$46,960390
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$46,730890
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$46,700130
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$46,700300
Training and Development Specialists$46,680820
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$46,600110
Insulation Workers, Mechanical$46,54040
Insurance Sales Agents$46,530470
Paramedics$46,530510
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$46,480100
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$46,360170
Forest and Conservation Technicians$46,36080
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46,340420
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46,290170
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$45,9902,840
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$45,76070
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$45,500550
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$45,470160
Biological Technicians$45,39080
Logging Equipment Operators$45,370350
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$45,08030
Food Science Technicians$44,72030
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$44,700170
Recreational Therapists$44,64030
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$44,62080
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$44,610130
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$44,570200
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$44,44080
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$44,390230
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$44,3102,540
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$44,29080
Medical Records Specialists$44,270210
Food Batchmakers$44,230590
Rehabilitation Counselors$44,130330
Advertising Sales Agents$44,11050
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$43,95060
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$43,61090
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$43,570270
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$43,52080
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$43,460N/A
Highway Maintenance Workers$43,250390
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$43,21050
Private Detectives and Investigators$43,100N/A
Food Processing Workers, All Other$43,0201,080
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$42,83070
Grinding/Lapping/Polishing/Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42,70090
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42,6401,200
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$42,4702,240
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$42,420110
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$42,420690
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners$42,38040
File Clerks$42,370160
Procurement Clerks$42,19060
Animal Trainers$42,06030
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$41,600770
Carpenters$41,600890
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$41,600150
Electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers$41,540100
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$41,540330
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders$41,50060
Bailiffs$41,37040
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$41,040160
Order Clerks$40,84090
Interpreters and Translators$40,80070
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$40,7701,380
Social and Human Service Assistants$40,750540
Machine Feeders and Offbearers$40,460300
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$40,45070
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$40,420210
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$40,4101,950
Printing Press Operators$40,340150
Tellers$40,320510
Agricultural Equipment Operators$40,30050
Billing and Posting Clerks$40,280360
Animal Control Workers$40,26050
Public Safety Telecommunicators$40,260280
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$40,180200
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$40,180170
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$39,8703,450
Slaughterers and Meat Packers$39,790N/A
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$39,7401,250
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$39,690240
Motorcycle Mechanics$39,52040
Pipelayers$39,420160
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$39,1002,150
Community Health Workers$38,99070
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$38,870400
Library Technicians$38,79080
Medical Transcriptionists$38,73080
Construction Laborers$38,6601,590
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$38,60040
Psychiatric Technicians$38,390240
Office Clerks, General$38,3503,930
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$38,28070
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$38,280220
Helpers--Production Workers$38,180600
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$38,02060
Audio and Video Technicians$38,02040
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$38,010260
Production Workers, All Other$38,0001,370
Conveyor Operators and Tenders$37,96040
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$37,85080
Upholsterers$37,84090
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$37,700360
Pest Control Workers$37,530200
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$37,44050
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,3503,900
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$37,320140
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$37,240310
Helpers--Electricians$37,230340
Meter Readers, Utilities$37,19060
Pharmacy Technicians$37,1901,020
Coaches and Scouts$37,120330
Self-Enrichment Teachers$37,110190
Counter and Rental Clerks$36,920570
Medical Assistants$36,860700
Woodworkers, All Other$36,81030
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$36,7301,890
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$36,7001,650
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$36,630220
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$36,46050
Orderlies$36,270N/A
Residential Advisors$36,170260
Medical Equipment Preparers$36,15060
Emergency Medical Technicians$36,060750
Butchers and Meat Cutters$35,770240
Tour and Travel Guides$35,65040
Nursing Assistants$35,5604,230
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$35,400280
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$35,330190
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$35,320890
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$35,32070
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$35,2601,290
Security Guards$35,210790
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$35,210200
Phlebotomists$35,190170
Bus Drivers, School$34,990780
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$34,9803,690
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$34,8604,570
Customer Service Representatives$34,8002,740
Real Estate Sales Agents$34,760150
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers$34,75080
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$34,49090
Firefighters$34,470790
Data Entry Keyers$34,300220
Packers and Packagers, Hand$34,0401,690
Tutors$33,790300
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$33,780300
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$33,770750
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$33,53040
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$33,380300
Cooks, Short Order$33,280N/A
School Bus Monitors$33,260160
Stockers and Order Fillers$33,2205,380
Light Truck Drivers$32,8801,270
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$32,86090
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$32,44030
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$32,04070
Funeral Attendants$31,870130
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$31,870240
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$31,81040
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other$31,790210
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$31,70040
Protective Service Workers, All Other$31,66060
Receptionists and Information Clerks$31,4101,000
Bakers$31,320210
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$30,9003,340
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$30,860180
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$30,82050
Pharmacy Aides$30,710140
Library Assistants, Clerical$30,690N/A
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders$30,660120
Tire Repairers and Changers$30,490130
Sewing Machine Operators$30,360410
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$30,350560
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$30,290120
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$30,140260
Cooks, Restaurant$30,1101,770
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$29,49040
Parts Salespersons$29,420660
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$29,260390
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$29,160150
Recreation Workers$29,120470
Retail Salespersons$28,8005,600
Dietetic Technicians$28,77080
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$28,6605,130
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$28,420160
Bartenders$28,400440
Dishwashers$28,370310
Animal Caretakers$28,350340
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$28,1701,180
Crossing Guards and Flaggers$28,140N/A
Childcare Workers$27,770950
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$27,700260
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$27,6801,040
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$27,570300
Waiters and Waitresses$27,3602,360
Cashiers$26,9706,970
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$26,710100
Driver/Sales Workers$26,590550
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$26,4703,060
Food Preparation Workers$26,380920
Fast Food and Counter Workers$26,0004,850
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$24,960160
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$23,92080
Cooks, Fast Food$23,3506,300
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$22,950360
Couriers and Messengers$22,64080
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$22,360150
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$21,680460
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$16,00050