May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Eastern North Carolina
Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area
476 occupations
Across 476 occupations with published wages in Eastern North Carolina, physicians, all other record the highest median at $224,270 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Eastern North Carolina
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $224,270 | 240 | |
| 2 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $224,240 | 30 | |
| 3 | Dentists, General | $220,060 | 250 | |
| 4 | Chief Executives | $218,990 | 70 | |
| 5 | Family Medicine Physicians | $208,000 | 100 | |
| 6 | Nurse Anesthetists | $190,630 | 110 | |
| 7 | Optometrists | $162,010 | 60 | |
| 8 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $155,620 | 220 | |
| 9 | Marketing Managers | $148,710 | 180 | |
| 10 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $144,400 | 370 | |
| 11 | Pharmacists | $136,830 | 590 | |
| 12 | Financial Managers | $135,210 | 470 | |
| 13 | Veterinarians | $127,990 | 170 | |
| 14 | Database Architects | $126,690 | 50 | |
| 15 | Industrial Production Managers | $124,710 | 560 | |
| 16 | Purchasing Managers | $124,280 | 90 | |
| 17 | Sales Managers | $123,580 | 520 | |
| 18 | Software Developers | $123,470 | 530 | |
| 19 | Physician Assistants | $123,390 | 270 | |
| 20 | Managers, All Other | $121,150 | 690 | |
| 21 | Human Resources Managers | $118,900 | 180 | |
| 22 | Computer Network Architects | $118,240 | 90 | |
| 23 | Natural Sciences Managers | $117,640 | 70 | |
| 24 | Aerospace Engineers | $115,210 | 250 | |
| 25 | Nurse Practitioners | $114,890 | 370 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Cashiers | 8,050 | $27,880 |
| Retail Salespersons | 7,500 | $30,470 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 6,370 | $22,680 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 5,350 | $28,200 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 5,120 | $35,100 |
| Registered Nurses | 4,950 | $80,890 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 4,850 | $28,090 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 4,740 | $29,790 |
| Nursing Assistants | 4,720 | $36,960 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 4,570 | $35,730 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $22,430 | 790 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $22,680 | 6,370 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $23,510 | 80 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,370 | 820 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $26,680 | 500 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $27,000 | 280 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $27,200 | 250 |
| Information and Record Clerks, All Other | $27,220 | 630 |
| Dishwashers | $27,610 | 760 |
| Cashiers | $27,880 | 8,050 |
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.