May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Raleigh
Raleigh-Cary, NC
571 occupations
Across 571 occupations with published wages in Raleigh, physicians, all other record the highest median at $354,130 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Raleigh
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 18,660 | $33,100 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 17,060 | $38,470 |
| Cashiers | 14,350 | $29,770 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 13,620 | $41,900 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 12,790 | $29,080 |
| Registered Nurses | 12,780 | $84,830 |
| Software Developers | 12,580 | $132,770 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 12,300 | $35,220 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 11,500 | $28,220 |
| Office Clerks, General | 11,350 | $44,460 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $24,960 | 1,850 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $27,380 | 990 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $27,940 | 820 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $28,220 | 11,500 |
| Childcare Workers | $28,680 | 2,070 |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $29,000 | — |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,080 | 12,790 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $29,150 | 2,460 |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials | $29,380 | 90 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $29,390 | 2,420 |
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.
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