Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Winston-Salem
468 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Winston-Salem belongs to Emergency Medicine Physicians, at $319,170 per year. The lowest published median is $23,750.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $319,170 | — | |
| 2 | Radiologists | $317,250 | — | |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | $309,990 | — | |
| 4 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $293,840 | 80 | |
| 5 | Chief Executives | $273,710 | 80 | |
| 6 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $258,750 | — | |
| 7 | Dermatologists | $239,200 | 40 | |
| 8 | Nurse Anesthetists | $216,140 | 440 | |
| 9 | Dentists, General | $168,700 | 230 | |
| 10 | Optometrists | $162,540 | 70 | |
| 11 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $160,900 | 700 | |
| 12 | Marketing Managers | $160,570 | 440 | |
| 13 | Fundraising Managers | $158,460 | 70 | |
| 14 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $155,200 | 200 | |
| 15 | Financial Managers | $155,030 | 980 | |
| 16 | Natural Sciences Managers | $148,710 | 220 | |
| 17 | Public Relations Managers | $140,680 | 100 | |
| 18 | Commercial Pilots | $137,180 | 40 | |
| 19 | Human Resources Managers | $137,110 | 320 | |
| 20 | Pharmacists | $135,710 | 1,010 | |
| 21 | Sales Managers | $132,550 | 690 | |
| 22 | Financial Risk Specialists | $131,630 | 180 | |
| 23 | Nurse Practitioners | $130,840 | 750 | |
| 24 | Physician Assistants | $130,730 | 730 | |
| 25 | Information Security Analysts | $129,980 | 280 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Information and Record Clerks, All Other | $23,750 | 200 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $26,300 | 220 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $26,380 | 850 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,100 | 560 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,250 | 840 |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $27,260 | 80 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $27,280 | 6,120 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $27,930 | 600 |
| Cashiers | $28,130 | 6,220 |
| Parking Attendants | $28,310 | 540 |
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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