Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Fayetteville
432 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Fayetteville belongs to Physicians, All Other, at $254,690 per year. The lowest published median is $24,230.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $254,690 | 590 | |
| 2 | Animal Scientists | $240,370 | 40 | |
| 3 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | $221,800 | 40 | |
| 4 | Natural Sciences Managers | $220,120 | 100 | |
| 5 | Family Medicine Physicians | $215,820 | 90 | |
| 6 | Dentists, General | $179,940 | 410 | |
| 7 | Public Relations Managers | $177,370 | 190 | |
| 8 | Purchasing Managers | $176,300 | 410 | |
| 9 | Marketing Managers | $175,260 | 810 | |
| 10 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $163,290 | 340 | |
| 11 | Financial Managers | $147,410 | 1,880 | |
| 12 | Sales Managers | $147,270 | 1,140 | |
| 13 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $141,940 | 1,050 | |
| 14 | Pharmacists | $138,770 | 460 | |
| 15 | Human Resources Managers | $137,560 | 420 | |
| 16 | Computer Programmers | $136,880 | 490 | |
| 17 | Industrial Production Managers | $136,410 | 670 | |
| 18 | Chief Executives | $134,640 | 670 | |
| 19 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $133,220 | 100 | |
| 20 | Training and Development Managers | $133,060 | 60 | |
| 21 | Optometrists | $131,890 | 80 | |
| 22 | Physician Assistants | $130,810 | 180 | |
| 23 | Nurse Practitioners | $127,380 | 600 | |
| 24 | Lawyers | $126,220 | 810 | |
| 25 | Data Scientists | $125,590 | 280 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Order Clerks | $24,230 | 80 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $26,210 | 4,300 |
| Bartenders | $26,570 | 910 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $26,750 | 40 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,170 | 8,370 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,630 | 880 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $27,710 | 1,660 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $27,790 | 130 |
| Residential Advisors | $27,920 | 200 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $28,100 | 530 |
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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