May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Burlington
Burlington, NC
263 occupations
Across 263 occupations with published wages in Burlington, physicians, all other record the highest median at $350,130 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Burlington
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $350,130 | 90 | |
| 2 | Dentists, General | $166,330 | 60 | |
| 3 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $165,490 | 150 | |
| 4 | Marketing Managers | $164,770 | 80 | |
| 5 | Natural Sciences Managers | $163,020 | 40 | |
| 6 | Purchasing Managers | $152,870 | 30 | |
| 7 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $150,080 | 60 | |
| 8 | Human Resources Managers | $135,220 | 60 | |
| 9 | Financial Managers | $134,760 | 190 | |
| 10 | Nurse Practitioners | $131,980 | 80 | |
| 11 | Pharmacists | $130,730 | 120 | |
| 12 | Veterinarians | $129,800 | 40 | |
| 13 | Sales Managers | $129,740 | 200 | |
| 14 | Software Developers | $127,570 | 270 | |
| 15 | Electrical Engineers | $119,650 | 30 | |
| 16 | Computer Systems Analysts | $118,590 | 100 | |
| 17 | Computer Network Architects | $118,130 | 50 | |
| 18 | Physician Assistants | $113,200 | 50 | |
| 19 | Industrial Production Managers | $112,690 | 180 | |
| 20 | Managers, All Other | $112,090 | 180 | |
| 21 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $110,090 | 200 | |
| 22 | Construction Managers | $104,470 | 180 | |
| 23 | Administrative Services Managers | $104,010 | 80 | |
| 24 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $103,690 | 110 | |
| 25 | Information Security Analysts | $103,140 | 50 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 2,660 | $43,750 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,570 | $29,630 |
| Cashiers | 1,950 | $28,690 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | 1,820 | $51,000 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,810 | $35,620 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 1,680 | $27,450 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,480 | $27,710 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 1,290 | $41,040 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,100 | $29,330 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 1,090 | $46,650 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $27,140 | 230 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,170 | 240 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $27,450 | 1,680 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,710 | 1,480 |
| Recreation Workers | $27,860 | 140 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $28,100 | 230 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,620 | 180 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $28,670 | 90 |
| Cashiers | $28,690 | 1,950 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $29,190 | 40 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.