Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Eastern North Carolina
476 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Eastern North Carolina belongs to Physicians, All Other, at $224,270 per year. The lowest published median is $22,430.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $224,270 | 240 | |
| 2 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $224,240 | 30 | |
| 3 | Dentists, General | $220,060 | 250 | |
| 4 | Chief Executives | $218,990 | 70 | |
| 5 | Family Medicine Physicians | $208,000 | 100 | |
| 6 | Nurse Anesthetists | $190,630 | 110 | |
| 7 | Optometrists | $162,010 | 60 | |
| 8 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $155,620 | 220 | |
| 9 | Marketing Managers | $148,710 | 180 | |
| 10 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $144,400 | 370 | |
| 11 | Pharmacists | $136,830 | 590 | |
| 12 | Financial Managers | $135,210 | 470 | |
| 13 | Veterinarians | $127,990 | 170 | |
| 14 | Database Architects | $126,690 | 50 | |
| 15 | Industrial Production Managers | $124,710 | 560 | |
| 16 | Purchasing Managers | $124,280 | 90 | |
| 17 | Sales Managers | $123,580 | 520 | |
| 18 | Software Developers | $123,470 | 530 | |
| 19 | Physician Assistants | $123,390 | 270 | |
| 20 | Managers, All Other | $121,150 | 690 | |
| 21 | Human Resources Managers | $118,900 | 180 | |
| 22 | Computer Network Architects | $118,240 | 90 | |
| 23 | Natural Sciences Managers | $117,640 | 70 | |
| 24 | Aerospace Engineers | $115,210 | 250 | |
| 25 | Nurse Practitioners | $114,890 | 370 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $22,430 | 790 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $22,680 | 6,370 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $23,510 | 80 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,370 | 820 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $26,680 | 500 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $27,000 | 280 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $27,200 | 250 |
| Information and Record Clerks, All Other | $27,220 | 630 |
| Dishwashers | $27,610 | 760 |
| Cashiers | $27,880 | 8,050 |
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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