Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Durham
453 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Durham belongs to Chief Executives, at $381,330 per year. The lowest published median is $26,850.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief Executives | $381,330 | 140 | |
| 2 | Physicians, Pathologists | $272,300 | 30 | |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | $220,840 | — | |
| 4 | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | $219,990 | — | |
| 5 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $214,620 | 40 | |
| 6 | Dentists, General | $208,490 | 200 | |
| 7 | Orthodontists | $199,990 | — | |
| 8 | Sales Managers | $190,370 | 1,150 | |
| 9 | Natural Sciences Managers | $183,540 | 2,050 | |
| 10 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $176,190 | 4,170 | |
| 11 | Sales Engineers | $175,310 | 330 | |
| 12 | Marketing Managers | $175,160 | 1,230 | |
| 13 | Computer Hardware Engineers | $175,110 | 430 | |
| 14 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $172,480 | 860 | |
| 15 | Psychiatrists | $170,600 | 40 | |
| 16 | Optometrists | $166,880 | 40 | |
| 17 | Financial Managers | $165,470 | 1,710 | |
| 18 | Human Resources Managers | $160,580 | 630 | |
| 19 | Purchasing Managers | $160,370 | 250 | |
| 20 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $155,680 | 290 | |
| 21 | Economists | $152,130 | 120 | |
| 22 | Managers, All Other | $152,090 | 2,340 | |
| 23 | Computer Network Architects | $144,990 | 970 | |
| 24 | Database Architects | $141,770 | 560 | |
| 25 | Pharmacists | $141,360 | 1,150 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Transcriptionists | $26,850 | 150 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $27,280 | 260 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,410 | 540 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $27,470 | 560 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $29,090 | 1,910 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $29,120 | 350 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,170 | 5,350 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $29,190 | 4,520 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $29,440 | 730 |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $29,900 | 50 |
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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