metro Area

Salaries in Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Browse salary data for 469 occupations in the Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area area. The average median salary across all occupations is $56,464.

Occupations

469

Avg Median Salary

$56,464

Highest Paying

$234,080

Area Type

metro

Highest Paying Jobs in Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

All Occupations in Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Sorted by median salary (highest first)

OccupationMedian SalaryEmployed
Physicians, All Other$234,080220
Dentists, General$203,040210
Chief Executives$200,00070
Family Medicine Physicians$193,510100
Nurse Anesthetists$183,370140
Optometrists$166,92080
Architectural and Engineering Managers$151,080210
Computer and Information Systems Managers$133,040340
Pharmacists$132,510570
Personal Financial Advisors$123,280120
Database Administrators$122,11050
Financial Managers$120,300520
Industrial Production Managers$119,470520
Marketing Managers$118,680140
Database Architects$118,46070
Natural Sciences Managers$116,96080
Purchasing Managers$115,01080
Aerospace Engineers$113,030260
Physician Assistants$112,700280
Nurse Practitioners$110,860380
Veterinarians$108,340160
Environmental Engineers$107,49030
Sales Managers$106,070460
Human Resources Managers$105,940190
Commercial Pilots$105,270360
Software Developers$103,080490
Computer Network Architects$103,030100
Information Security Analysts$102,850110
Physical Therapists$102,730320
Managers, All Other$101,460570
Lawyers$101,440570
Occupational Therapists$100,980240
Electrical Engineers$99,890110
Web Developers$99,62040
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$98,85070
Materials Engineers$98,55060
Engineers, All Other$98,440300
Computer Occupations, All Other$97,600340
Facilities Managers$97,220200
Management Analysts$96,720600
Construction Managers$96,310680
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$96,230150
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$95,640210
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$95,640120
Medical and Health Services Managers$95,330850
Biological Scientists, All Other$94,06060
Public Relations Managers$94,01030
Mechanical Engineers$93,620570
Operations Research Analysts$93,60070
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$92,930280
Civil Engineers$92,670380
Industrial Engineers$91,580700
Training and Development Managers$90,38050
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$90,08070
Logisticians$89,860910
Technical Writers$88,980N/A
General and Operations Managers$88,1603,430
Financial Specialists, All Other$87,060110
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$87,050180
Computer Systems Analysts$86,710380
Speech-Language Pathologists$85,670160
Data Scientists$83,95080
Dental Hygienists$83,540290
Project Management Specialists$83,440690
Administrative Services Managers$83,440250
Financial Risk Specialists$82,580N/A
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$81,37070
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$80,95050
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$80,300210
Sales Engineers$80,09060
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$79,700140
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$79,590280
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$79,090240
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$78,990810
Radiation Therapists$78,660N/A
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$78,460220
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$78,360250
Computer Programmers$78,16040
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$78,15090
Registered Nurses$77,7104,590
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$77,120180
Budget Analysts$77,02030
Financial and Investment Analysts$76,980100
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$76,9601,410
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$76,76040
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$75,9901,090
Chiropractors$75,73090
Avionics Technicians$75,730100
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$75,52040
Urban and Regional Planners$74,89080
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$74,730580
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$74,250440
Emergency Management Directors$74,22040
Chemists$73,960140
Accountants and Auditors$73,9301,640
Funeral Home Managers$73,69030
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$73,3101,500
Computer Network Support Specialists$73,11070
Social and Community Service Managers$72,240220
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$70,36050
Cost Estimators$70,250250
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$69,630110
School Psychologists$68,80090
Sheet Metal Workers$68,700270
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$68,700180
Education Teachers, Postsecondary$68,69090
Food Service Managers$68,530390
Occupational Therapy Assistants$68,470110
Respiratory Therapists$67,820220
Tool and Die Makers$67,35070
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$66,760170
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$66,680160
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$66,66050
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$66,58050
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$66,4301,600
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$65,33040
Physical Therapist Assistants$65,040270
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$65,0301,630
Clergy$64,59070
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$64,47060
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$64,18060
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$63,930660
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$63,81070
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$63,77050
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$63,650230
Mechanical Drafters$63,60050
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$63,120180
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$63,040100
Postal Service Clerks$62,980250
Compliance Officers$62,970370
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$62,910150
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$62,850260
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$62,74090
Conservation Scientists$62,57050
Transportation Security Screeners$62,12040
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$61,96060
Architectural and Civil Drafters$61,92080
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$61,670390
Human Resources Specialists$61,540920
Massage Therapists$61,48050
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$61,460120
Ship Engineers$61,05050
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$61,050110
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$60,950170
Healthcare Social Workers$60,910220
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$60,900520
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$60,80050
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$60,700680
Soil and Plant Scientists$60,55040
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$60,380130
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$60,300110
Fire Inspectors and Investigators$60,21030
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$60,0701,280
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$60,0201,490
Chefs and Head Cooks$59,960390
Dietitians and Nutritionists$59,850110
Loan Officers$59,800380
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$59,780N/A
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$59,7601,130
Surgical Technologists$59,730150
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$59,68090
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$59,55030
Fundraisers$59,37090
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$59,36080
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$58,93080
Web and Digital Interface Designers$58,75060
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$58,110360
Fish and Game Wardens$57,95040
Instructional Coordinators$57,790310
Surveyors$57,67090
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$57,4801,260
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$57,350170
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$56,760160
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$56,650270
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$56,250940
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$56,140580
Postal Service Mail Carriers$55,390820
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$55,2301,960
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$55,170340
Machinists$54,980570
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$54,800190
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$54,71030
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$54,62030
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$54,430490
Crane and Tower Operators$54,09080
Interior Designers$53,50080
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$53,4801,080
Producers and Directors$53,25060
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$53,160550
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$52,400180
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$52,140670
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$52,110140
Commercial and Industrial Designers$51,81030
Computer User Support Specialists$51,680580
Property Appraisers and Assessors$51,550140
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$51,330100
Opticians, Dispensing$51,13080
Construction and Building Inspectors$50,950340
Electricians$50,8701,270
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$50,760240
Travel Agents$50,52060
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50,47090
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$50,360740
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$50,2701,670
Lodging Managers$50,250120
Fallers$50,240N/A
Health Education Specialists$50,110100
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$50,030220
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$49,990180
Airfield Operations Specialists$49,97030
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$49,9502,000
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$49,890820
Editors$49,80050
Chemical Technicians$49,75060
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$49,600250
Grinding/Lapping/Polishing/Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,590130
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$49,460470
Athletic Trainers$49,37040
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$49,320190
Marriage and Family Therapists$49,30060
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$49,120170
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$49,08080
Training and Development Specialists$49,020670
Insulation Workers, Mechanical$49,00040
Public Relations Specialists$48,860310
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$48,820160
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$48,820280
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$48,730120
Structural Iron and Steel Workers$48,72080
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$48,710890
Tree Trimmers and Pruners$48,690N/A
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$48,65070
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$48,580690
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$48,56040
Advertising Sales Agents$48,31060
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$48,31040
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$48,2602,700
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$48,160300
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$48,110120
Legal Support Workers, All Other$48,09040
Tax Preparers$48,060130
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$48,040520
Social Workers, All Other$48,030150
Roofers$47,93090
Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors$47,930510
Insurance Sales Agents$47,870750
Rehabilitation Counselors$47,830190
Correctional Officers and Jailers$47,7301,980
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$47,680300
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$47,66030
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$47,620140
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$47,570750
Agricultural Inspectors$47,49040
Highway Maintenance Workers$47,450500
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$47,44080
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$47,43060
Millwrights$47,28040
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$47,240530
Paramedics$47,170480
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$47,1304,000
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$47,050440
Curators$46,82080
Forest and Conservation Technicians$46,750100
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$46,740510
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$46,6601,090
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$46,60040
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$46,580110
Tutors$46,520420
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$46,440170
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$46,430130
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$46,280120
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$46,1101,600
Home Appliance Repairers$46,07080
Dental Assistants$46,030560
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$45,980130
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45,950720
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$45,560740
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$45,460140
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$45,4402,950
Cargo and Freight Agents$45,43080
Medical Appliance Technicians$45,26040
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$45,15070
Biological Technicians$45,13060
Helpers--Carpenters$45,070N/A
Logging Equipment Operators$45,020380
Carpenters$44,810550
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$44,720160
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$44,4203,370
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$44,370370
Interpreters and Translators$44,23080
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44,080260
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44,04090
Community Health Workers$44,010130
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$44,00040
Pipelayers$43,960190
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$43,920220
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$43,82070
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$43,6802,920
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$43,520170
Procurement Clerks$43,51080
Brickmasons and Blockmasons$43,460100
Sailors and Marine Oilers$43,250170
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$43,220390
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$43,190390
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$42,770210
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$42,490210
Billing and Posting Clerks$42,490480
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$42,390350
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$42,300250
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$42,12080
Medical Equipment Repairers$41,66050
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$41,590100
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$41,480730
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$41,150120
Social and Human Service Assistants$41,040460
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$40,770160
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$40,710200
Coaches and Scouts$40,540290
Glaziers$40,39070
Agricultural Equipment Operators$40,300220
Recreational Therapists$40,25040
Protective Service Workers, All Other$40,12080
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$40,0002,380
Electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers$39,960530
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators$39,890450
Real Estate Sales Agents$39,880440
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$39,5902,310
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$39,49050
Order Clerks$39,430110
Tellers$39,190680
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$38,910400
Skincare Specialists$38,82050
Firefighters$38,800810
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$38,69070
Public Safety Telecommunicators$38,690330
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$38,590130
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,3602,950
Bill and Account Collectors$38,280120
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$38,28090
Emergency Medical Technicians$38,2301,050
Construction Laborers$38,0502,080
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$38,040300
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$37,9801,790
Medical Transcriptionists$37,98040
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$37,890210
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$37,890310
Pest Control Workers$37,780310
Pharmacy Technicians$37,750990
Self-Enrichment Teachers$37,710260
Medical Records Specialists$37,700270
Data Entry Keyers$37,670240
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders$37,660160
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$37,6401,480
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$37,630160
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$37,620110
Slaughterers and Meat Packers$37,6201,260
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$37,51040
File Clerks$37,470100
Animal Control Workers$37,46070
Helpers--Electricians$37,350240
Psychiatric Technicians$37,350200
Medical Assistants$37,3401,220
Sales and Related Workers, All Other$37,34030
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$37,240240
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$37,2402,220
Physical Therapist Aides$37,18030
Dental Laboratory Technicians$37,13060
Medical Equipment Preparers$36,96070
Motorcycle Mechanics$36,95040
Phlebotomists$36,940180
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$36,8301,100
Meter Readers, Utilities$36,81060
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$36,81040
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other$36,79040
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$36,71050
Counter and Rental Clerks$36,710850
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$36,6801,180
Light Truck Drivers$36,4501,800
Office Clerks, General$36,4004,070
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$36,3503,390
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$36,340200
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$36,340100
Printing Press Operators$36,31090
Photographers$36,20060
Food Batchmakers$36,040120
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$36,000290
Orderlies$35,95030
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$35,910300
Couriers and Messengers$35,880140
Bus Drivers, School$35,8201,100
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$35,690280
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$35,59070
Nursing Assistants$35,5703,950
Production Workers, All Other$35,530840
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$35,22040
Helpers--Production Workers$35,130680
Butchers and Meat Cutters$35,120270
Customer Service Representatives$35,1003,320
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$34,99030
Parts Salespersons$34,990650
Sewing Machine Operators$34,980180
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$34,8001,640
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$34,610890
Machine Feeders and Offbearers$34,590220
Food Processing Workers, All Other$34,5301,270
Security Guards$34,3001,000
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$34,250460
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$34,1804,260
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$33,820240
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$33,700160
Cooks, Short Order$33,280N/A
School Bus Monitors$32,910230
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$32,910N/A
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$32,790220
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$32,650410
Library Assistants, Clerical$32,100100
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$32,07090
Receptionists and Information Clerks$31,8701,370
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$31,77050
Stockers and Order Fillers$31,2705,020
Packers and Packagers, Hand$31,2701,280
Driver/Sales Workers$30,730630
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$30,6803,610
Residential Advisors$30,680170
Funeral Attendants$30,580160
Tour and Travel Guides$30,580120
Cooks, Restaurant$30,3603,540
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$30,200210
Parking Attendants$30,16050
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$30,090290
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$30,050660
Retail Salespersons$29,8707,670
Recreation Workers$29,760500
Tire Repairers and Changers$29,710250
Library Technicians$29,650100
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$29,4001,150
Manicurists and Pedicurists$29,38040
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$29,36030
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$29,3302,350
Food Preparation Workers$29,260970
Bakers$29,250210
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$29,160410
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$29,1205,220
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$29,010560
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$28,790690
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$28,750320
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$28,7302,010
Floral Designers$28,44080
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$28,250340
Animal Caretakers$28,190480
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$27,96070
Conveyor Operators and Tenders$27,43030
Cashiers$27,3608,560
Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,2604,610
Childcare Workers$27,160550
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$27,0301,950
Pharmacy Aides$26,780120
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$26,290480
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$26,210350
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$26,02080
Dishwashers$25,890770
Bartenders$25,680980
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$24,540280
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$23,46080
Cooks, Fast Food$23,2405,830
Waiters and Waitresses$22,8705,410
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$21,7801,090
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$21,670840
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$21,240520