May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Fayetteville
Fayetteville, NC
329 occupations
Across 329 occupations with published wages in Fayetteville, nurse anesthetists record the highest median at $331,760 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Fayetteville
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nurse Anesthetists | $331,760 | 90 | |
| 2 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $243,080 | 40 | |
| 3 | Physicians, All Other | $239,200 | 730 | |
| 4 | Family Medicine Physicians | $204,470 | 50 | |
| 5 | Dentists, General | $196,470 | 110 | |
| 6 | Natural Sciences Managers | $165,260 | 50 | |
| 7 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $159,730 | 80 | |
| 8 | Psychiatrists | $155,250 | 40 | |
| 9 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $151,490 | 260 | |
| 10 | Purchasing Managers | $147,370 | 30 | |
| 11 | Marketing Managers | $140,730 | 70 | |
| 12 | Pharmacists | $140,220 | 400 | |
| 13 | Financial Managers | $138,040 | 250 | |
| 14 | Physician Assistants | $134,300 | 220 | |
| 15 | Managers, All Other | $132,180 | 550 | |
| 16 | Psychologists, All Other | $129,830 | 50 | |
| 17 | Human Resources Managers | $128,540 | 90 | |
| 18 | Veterinarians | $128,190 | 60 | |
| 19 | Commercial Pilots | $128,170 | 40 | |
| 20 | Engineers, All Other | $125,980 | 80 | |
| 21 | Software Developers | $122,900 | 420 | |
| 22 | Nurse Practitioners | $121,410 | 210 | |
| 23 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $120,310 | 710 | |
| 24 | Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other | $114,130 | 60 | |
| 25 | Industrial Production Managers | $112,680 | 100 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 4,240 | $30,440 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 3,890 | $23,430 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,430 | $83,060 |
| Cashiers | 3,400 | $27,390 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,130 | $28,170 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,060 | $35,000 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 2,470 | $37,500 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,290 | $43,170 |
| Nursing Assistants | 2,130 | $37,530 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 2,030 | $95,620 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Driver/Sales Workers | $17,850 | 750 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $23,050 | 110 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $23,430 | 3,890 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,660 | 400 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $26,720 | 270 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,380 | 240 |
| Cashiers | $27,390 | 3,400 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $27,470 | 40 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $27,590 | 930 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $28,050 | 120 |
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.