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Salaries in Winston-Salem, NC

Browse salary data for 469 occupations in the Winston-Salem, NC area. The average median salary across all occupations is $58,795.

Occupations

469

Avg Median Salary

$58,795

Highest Paying

$236,370

Area Type

metro

Highest Paying Jobs in Winston-Salem, NC

All Occupations in Winston-Salem, NC

Sorted by median salary (highest first)

OccupationMedian SalaryEmployed
Nurse Anesthetists$236,370280
Optometrists$162,09090
Pediatricians, General$162,02050
Computer Hardware Engineers$159,310N/A
Architectural and Engineering Managers$152,630190
Computer and Information Systems Managers$141,940680
Financial Managers$140,8701,030
Marketing Managers$137,950610
Pharmacists$137,4901,020
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$136,4101,340
Dentists, General$134,960270
Natural Sciences Managers$134,770190
Nurse Practitioners$132,790680
Physician Assistants$131,570800
Personal Financial Advisors$129,570640
Sales Managers$127,010840
Software Developers$125,1401,270
Veterinarians$124,650140
Credit Analysts$124,520100
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$124,09040
Information Security Analysts$123,700360
Public Relations Managers$123,17080
Database Architects$122,940110
Human Resources Managers$122,940360
Lawyers$121,230980
Web Developers$120,71050
Computer Network Architects$116,950180
Compensation and Benefits Managers$116,72070
Industrial Production Managers$116,570650
Purchasing Managers$114,850180
Training and Development Managers$110,22090
Medical and Health Services Managers$109,9201,080
Managers, All Other$107,4001,030
Fundraising Managers$106,82080
Database Administrators$105,73070
Construction Managers$104,700670
Computer Systems Analysts$101,8301,080
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$101,440320
Sales Engineers$101,08090
Computer Occupations, All Other$99,260350
General and Operations Managers$99,1103,610
Financial Risk Specialists$99,100160
Engineers, All Other$98,18080
Financial Examiners$98,13090
Physical Therapists$97,840410
Data Scientists$97,810260
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$97,540200
Facilities Managers$95,780220
Statisticians$95,39080
Occupational Therapists$95,210250
Administrative Services Managers$94,890460
Operations Research Analysts$94,71050
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$94,420390
Industrial Engineers$93,030720
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$91,240N/A
Chiropractors$91,24030
Nuclear Medicine Technologists$91,04060
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$90,490140
Radiation Therapists$89,28080
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$88,82080
Audiologists$88,57040
Mechanical Engineers$87,970400
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$86,980120
Dental Hygienists$85,060420
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$84,800440
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$84,780580
Registered Nurses$84,2708,950
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$83,81060
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$83,76090
Civil Engineers$83,710340
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$83,65090
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$83,63030
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$83,480270
Chemists$83,130260
Financial and Investment Analysts$82,860420
Computer Programmers$82,680200
Speech-Language Pathologists$82,630400
Orthotists and Prosthetists$82,40050
Management Analysts$82,060630
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$81,950110
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$81,55040
Art Directors$81,44030
Biological Scientists, All Other$80,67030
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$80,670100
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$80,610260
Respiratory Therapists$80,560460
Project Management Specialists$80,3501,320
Computer Network Support Specialists$79,990100
Electrical Engineers$79,920190
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$78,840100
History Teachers, Postsecondary$77,83050
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$76,89050
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$76,820230
Transportation Inspectors$76,40040
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$76,050490
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$76,02070
Therapists, All Other$75,63030
Accountants and Auditors$75,6102,000
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$75,460240
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$74,64050
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$74,62070
Social and Community Service Managers$74,610210
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$74,230720
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$73,7801,490
Logisticians$73,540340
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$72,37040
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$72,28050
Technical Writers$72,03030
School Psychologists$71,68080
Cost Estimators$71,330350
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$71,320250
Occupational Therapy Assistants$70,72080
Labor Relations Specialists$70,69040
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$70,5201,240
Writers and Authors$70,48090
Social Workers, All Other$70,01090
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$69,870380
Financial Specialists, All Other$68,830100
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$68,71050
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$68,480470
Massage Therapists$68,13090
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$67,9901,120
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$67,970520
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$67,43050
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$67,4001,250
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$67,1601,600
Healthcare Social Workers$67,130350
Compliance Officers$66,720400
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$66,6401,690
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$66,610760
Dietitians and Nutritionists$66,400140
Commercial and Industrial Designers$66,23050
Education Teachers, Postsecondary$65,93060
Budget Analysts$65,88060
Postal Service Clerks$65,770120
Loan Officers$65,610470
Fundraisers$65,500220
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$65,47080
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$65,440110
Millwrights$65,15060
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$65,10040
Web and Digital Interface Designers$64,760100
Human Resources Specialists$64,4001,330
Urban and Regional Planners$64,36050
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$64,340180
Crane and Tower Operators$64,10090
Construction and Building Inspectors$63,500200
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$63,43030
Food Service Managers$63,370390
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$62,800120
Instructional Coordinators$62,600410
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$62,300150
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$62,0402,400
Physical Therapist Assistants$62,020170
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,5201,350
Architectural and Civil Drafters$61,35080
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$61,25070
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$61,120150
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$61,08070
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$61,0002,140
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$60,630260
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$60,59070
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$60,490720
Lodging Managers$60,41080
Fire Inspectors and Investigators$60,31040
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$60,27070
Clergy$60,170130
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$60,160180
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$60,16080
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$60,0901,180
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$60,050230
Insurance Underwriters$59,990120
Surgical Technologists$59,920360
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$59,910940
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$59,900170
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$59,7001,120
Insurance Sales Agents$59,600750
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$58,920210
Surveyors$58,82050
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$58,800310
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$58,630260
Chefs and Head Cooks$58,540160
Medical Equipment Repairers$58,410110
Legal Support Workers, All Other$58,39060
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$58,080220
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$58,020210
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$57,880140
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$57,6601,580
Interior Designers$57,58060
Machinists$57,530690
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$57,310320
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$57,1501,580
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$56,77040
Editors$56,75070
Postal Service Mail Carriers$56,450740
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$55,8401,290
Credit Counselors$55,83040
Special Education Teachers, Preschool$55,590N/A
Tool and Die Makers$55,380150
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$54,710160
Brokerage Clerks$54,66070
Medical Records Specialists$54,500530
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$54,430580
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$54,310580
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$54,110300
Computer User Support Specialists$53,930820
Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors$53,800400
Mechanical Drafters$53,78040
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53,58080
Training and Development Specialists$53,470830
Athletic Trainers$53,47090
Recreational Therapists$53,04040
Health Education Specialists$53,01060
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$52,790160
Community Health Workers$52,710110
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$52,350100
Advertising Sales Agents$52,24090
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$52,220200
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$52,090580
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$51,850220
Property Appraisers and Assessors$51,83080
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$51,740580
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$51,65050
Electricians$51,4101,180
Paramedics$51,340380
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$51,320200
Public Relations Specialists$51,230320
Dental Laboratory Technicians$51,09040
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$51,090190
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$50,970480
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$50,9302,940
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$50,870N/A
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$50,770680
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$50,140220
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$50,080180
Travel Agents$50,05060
Brickmasons and Blockmasons$49,890160
Home Appliance Repairers$49,66080
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$49,5203,550
Producers and Directors$49,320120
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$49,29090
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$49,240200
Chemical Technicians$49,120N/A
Structural Iron and Steel Workers$49,120130
Correctional Officers and Jailers$49,040410
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$48,940220
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$48,870900
Opticians, Dispensing$48,690110
Exercise Physiologists$48,63030
Broadcast Technicians$48,59040
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$48,480150
Prepress Technicians and Workers$48,23080
Carpenters$48,190540
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$48,1701,560
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$47,880350
Graphic Designers$47,750310
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$47,720140
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$47,680280
Financial Clerks, All Other$47,58040
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$47,500830
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$47,450200
Dental Assistants$47,440460
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,340450
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$47,310620
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$47,30040
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$47,1302,600
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$47,110760
Tax Preparers$47,040210
Sheet Metal Workers$47,020140
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$46,780200
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$46,740360
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46,730450
Grinding/Lapping/Polishing/Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,710120
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$46,690160
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46,5902,550
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$46,5201,310
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$46,370150
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$46,2902,380
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$46,240220
Billing and Posting Clerks$46,130560
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand$45,91050
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45,850210
Printing Press Operators$45,620280
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$45,500270
Roofers$45,450190
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$45,39060
Rehabilitation Counselors$45,330110
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45,26060
Cargo and Freight Agents$45,230210
Bill and Account Collectors$45,180250
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44,870320
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$44,840500
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$44,580340
Biological Technicians$44,45050
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$44,450100
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$44,410620
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$44,3701,660
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$44,15050
Procurement Clerks$43,97060
Physical Therapist Aides$43,94040
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$43,860120
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$43,770150
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43,740130
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$43,7002,620
Construction Laborers$43,6802,030
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$43,670250
Statistical Assistants$43,64080
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$43,46040
Pharmacy Technicians$43,4301,360
Marriage and Family Therapists$43,36080
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$43,320130
Highway Maintenance Workers$43,250230
Tellers$43,220480
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$42,81040
Pipelayers$42,800120
Forensic Science Technicians$42,72030
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$42,710120
Electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers$42,660210
Public Safety Telecommunicators$42,660220
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$42,450140
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers$42,350150
Medical Assistants$42,1601,340
Audio and Video Technicians$41,650100
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$41,5802,660
Private Detectives and Investigators$41,41060
Counselors, All Other$41,39070
Medical Transcriptionists$41,310100
Order Clerks$41,240160
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$41,040210
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$40,960170
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$40,930180
Medical Equipment Preparers$40,870360
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$40,8701,590
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$40,71090
Print Binding and Finishing Workers$40,66060
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$40,360400
Glaziers$40,06040
Conveyor Operators and Tenders$40,06040
Orderlies$39,980N/A
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$39,950480
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$39,8002,310
Social and Human Service Assistants$39,760250
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,6903,840
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$39,590210
Surgical Assistants$39,54060
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$39,4601,210
Library Technicians$39,44070
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$39,35050
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$39,32040
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$39,2201,700
Skincare Specialists$39,13080
Coaches and Scouts$38,980550
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$38,93040
Phlebotomists$38,850460
Psychiatric Technicians$38,750400
File Clerks$38,750150
Animal Trainers$38,56030
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$38,510100
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$38,380130
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$38,37060
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$38,22080
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$38,190490
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$38,00030
Nursing Assistants$37,9004,230
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,8906,540
Data Entry Keyers$37,820280
Medical Appliance Technicians$37,77030
Light Truck Drivers$37,6702,450
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other$37,590110
Office Clerks, General$37,5803,450
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$37,550100
Helpers--Production Workers$37,530240
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$37,510760
Meter Readers, Utilities$37,51040
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$37,29060
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$37,260140
Interpreters and Translators$37,220130
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$37,220520
Customer Service Representatives$37,1404,060
Sales and Related Workers, All Other$37,14040
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders$37,12030
Upholsterers$37,070400
Residential Advisors$37,040170
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$36,970280
Counter and Rental Clerks$36,960880
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$36,920100
Demonstrators and Product Promoters$36,88060
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$36,860100
Pest Control Workers$36,850190
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$36,8201,020
Emergency Medical Technicians$36,750550
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$36,730550
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$36,720320
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$36,7201,710
Helpers--Electricians$36,650340
Butchers and Meat Cutters$36,560140
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$36,460240
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$36,440140
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$36,260240
Security Guards$36,2601,240
Photographers$36,23080
Couriers and Messengers$36,110170
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$36,110380
Food Processing Workers, All Other$36,070110
Receptionists and Information Clerks$35,9001,470
Food Batchmakers$35,900150
Production Workers, All Other$35,5601,390
Tutors$35,530220
Firefighters$35,4301,050
School Bus Monitors$35,320N/A
Crossing Guards and Flaggers$35,290150
Bus Drivers, School$35,260460
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$35,260200
Furniture Finishers$35,18060
Machine Feeders and Offbearers$35,140180
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$35,050950
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$35,02040
Parts Salespersons$34,970620
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34,8502,160
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$34,730460
Cooks, Restaurant$34,5102,760
Pharmacy Aides$34,32090
Tour and Travel Guides$34,10070
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$34,10040
Self-Enrichment Teachers$34,090370
Stockers and Order Fillers$33,9404,740
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$33,86080
Tire Repairers and Changers$33,790140
Packers and Packagers, Hand$33,4002,070
Floral Designers$32,44050
Recreation Workers$32,290420
Bakers$32,110380
Concierges$31,44050
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$30,990270
Library Assistants, Clerical$30,740140
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$30,6702,910
Cooks, Short Order$30,350N/A
Dietetic Technicians$30,320210
Sewing Machine Operators$30,100570
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$29,970260
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$29,850280
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$29,6101,800
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$29,590330
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$29,390890
Retail Salespersons$29,1606,940
Fast Food and Counter Workers$29,1204,860
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$29,1003,000
Childcare Workers$28,780850
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$28,660390
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$28,600320
Food Preparation Workers$28,5401,090
Bartenders$28,4901,000
Dishwashers$28,440600
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$28,330700
Animal Caretakers$28,100590
Real Estate Sales Agents$27,940360
Cooks, Fast Food$27,6806,370
Cashiers$27,5407,270
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$27,2102,340
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$26,590N/A
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$24,440190
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$23,740500
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$22,980190
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$22,850540
Parking Attendants$22,590520
Waiters and Waitresses$22,5803,970
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$22,420730
Driver/Sales Workers$21,340840
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$21,080230