Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Charlotte
660 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Charlotte belongs to Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric, at $572,910 per year. The lowest published median is $27,690.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $572,910 | 140 | |
| 2 | Cardiologists | $528,750 | 150 | |
| 3 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $353,740 | 160 | |
| 4 | Neurologists | $337,600 | 90 | |
| 5 | Chief Executives | $329,030 | 740 | |
| 6 | Physicians, All Other | $327,040 | 2,400 | |
| 7 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $289,780 | 390 | |
| 8 | Nurse Anesthetists | $277,550 | 910 | |
| 9 | Dermatologists | $276,170 | 180 | |
| 10 | Family Medicine Physicians | $269,270 | 280 | |
| 11 | Podiatrists | $254,570 | — | |
| 12 | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | $239,200 | — | |
| 13 | Anesthesiologists | $239,200 | 400 | |
| 14 | Physicians, Pathologists | $239,200 | — | |
| 15 | Surgeons, All Other | $239,200 | 80 | |
| 16 | Pediatricians, General | $217,670 | 170 | |
| 17 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $195,770 | 110 | |
| 18 | Dentists, General | $189,220 | 1,140 | |
| 19 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $176,840 | 8,120 | |
| 20 | Natural Sciences Managers | $173,160 | 460 | |
| 21 | Financial Managers | $172,760 | 9,290 | |
| 22 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $169,960 | 1,830 | |
| 23 | Psychiatrists | $169,850 | 100 | |
| 24 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | $167,450 | 300 | |
| 25 | Marketing Managers | $166,200 | 3,830 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Cooks, Fast Food | $27,690 | 15,830 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $28,740 | 1,880 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,880 | 27,050 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,900 | 4,250 |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $29,410 | 630 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $29,470 | 3,370 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $29,550 | 4,470 |
| Cashiers | $29,610 | 27,350 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $29,730 | 7,850 |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials | $29,730 | 80 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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