May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Charlotte
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
660 occupations
Across 660 occupations with published wages in Charlotte, orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric record the highest median at $572,910 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Charlotte
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $572,910 | 140 | |
| 2 | Cardiologists | $528,750 | 150 | |
| 3 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $353,740 | 160 | |
| 4 | Neurologists | $337,600 | 90 | |
| 5 | Chief Executives | $329,030 | 740 | |
| 6 | Physicians, All Other | $327,040 | 2,400 | |
| 7 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $289,780 | 390 | |
| 8 | Nurse Anesthetists | $277,550 | 910 | |
| 9 | Dermatologists | $276,170 | 180 | |
| 10 | Family Medicine Physicians | $269,270 | 280 | |
| 11 | Podiatrists | $254,570 | — | |
| 12 | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | $239,200 | — | |
| 13 | Anesthesiologists | $239,200 | 400 | |
| 14 | Physicians, Pathologists | $239,200 | — | |
| 15 | Surgeons, All Other | $239,200 | 80 | |
| 16 | Pediatricians, General | $217,670 | 170 | |
| 17 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $195,770 | 110 | |
| 18 | Dentists, General | $189,220 | 1,140 | |
| 19 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $176,840 | 8,120 | |
| 20 | Natural Sciences Managers | $173,160 | 460 | |
| 21 | Financial Managers | $172,760 | 9,290 | |
| 22 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $169,960 | 1,830 | |
| 23 | Psychiatrists | $169,850 | 100 | |
| 24 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | $167,450 | 300 | |
| 25 | Marketing Managers | $166,200 | 3,830 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 40,540 | $38,850 |
| Retail Salespersons | 35,150 | $33,580 |
| Cashiers | 27,350 | $29,610 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 27,050 | $28,880 |
| Registered Nurses | 27,010 | $90,620 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 26,120 | $44,980 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 23,250 | $37,440 |
| Software Developers | 20,820 | $135,920 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 19,990 | $36,430 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 18,700 | $56,120 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Cooks, Fast Food | $27,690 | 15,830 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $28,740 | 1,880 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,880 | 27,050 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,900 | 4,250 |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $29,410 | 630 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $29,470 | 3,370 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $29,550 | 4,470 |
| Cashiers | $29,610 | 27,350 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $29,730 | 7,850 |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials | $29,730 | 80 |
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.