Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Greensboro
499 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Greensboro belongs to Dermatologists, at $457,770 per year. The lowest published median is $20,820.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dermatologists | $457,770 | 80 | |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | $364,620 | 840 | |
| 3 | Chief Executives | $354,310 | 160 | |
| 4 | Nurse Anesthetists | $297,560 | 100 | |
| 5 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $228,550 | — | |
| 6 | Family Medicine Physicians | $207,820 | 100 | |
| 7 | Dentists, General | $163,910 | 190 | |
| 8 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $163,180 | 1,020 | |
| 9 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $161,720 | 530 | |
| 10 | Financial Managers | $159,740 | 1,340 | |
| 11 | Natural Sciences Managers | $154,100 | 170 | |
| 12 | Marketing Managers | $151,880 | 650 | |
| 13 | Pharmacists | $138,180 | 710 | |
| 14 | Public Relations Managers | $136,490 | 70 | |
| 15 | Sales Managers | $134,760 | 1,140 | |
| 16 | Commercial Pilots | $133,870 | 110 | |
| 17 | Human Resources Managers | $133,320 | 420 | |
| 18 | Managers, All Other | $132,890 | 1,110 | |
| 19 | Nurse Practitioners | $132,230 | 820 | |
| 20 | Purchasing Managers | $132,020 | 210 | |
| 21 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | $131,930 | 30 | |
| 22 | Veterinarians | $129,910 | 180 | |
| 23 | Lawyers | $126,960 | 980 | |
| 24 | Personal Financial Advisors | $126,310 | 580 | |
| 25 | Software Developers | $125,190 | 1,710 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $20,820 | 280 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $23,580 | 890 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,460 | 980 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $27,880 | 6,850 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,200 | 6,790 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $28,420 | 900 |
| Cashiers | $28,630 | 7,510 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $29,030 | 900 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $29,050 | 1,970 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $29,190 | 250 |
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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