May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Rocky Mount
Rocky Mount, NC
246 occupations
Across 246 occupations with published wages in Rocky Mount, physicians, all other record the highest median at $332,950 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Rocky Mount
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $332,950 | 50 | |
| 2 | Marketing Managers | $162,220 | 60 | |
| 3 | Dentists, General | $161,810 | 40 | |
| 4 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $155,170 | 60 | |
| 5 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $137,120 | 110 | |
| 6 | Financial Managers | $133,480 | 140 | |
| 7 | Pharmacists | $133,320 | 130 | |
| 8 | Industrial Production Managers | $130,720 | 180 | |
| 9 | Software Developers | $130,600 | 120 | |
| 10 | Managers, All Other | $121,580 | 180 | |
| 11 | Sales Managers | $118,080 | 140 | |
| 12 | Nurse Practitioners | $117,880 | 40 | |
| 13 | Physician Assistants | $116,930 | 50 | |
| 14 | Data Scientists | $111,870 | 30 | |
| 15 | Human Resources Managers | $111,120 | 60 | |
| 16 | Construction Managers | $111,060 | 190 | |
| 17 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $106,950 | 80 | |
| 18 | Facilities Managers | $104,700 | 50 | |
| 19 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $104,570 | 150 | |
| 20 | Electrical Engineers | $104,230 | 60 | |
| 21 | Administrative Services Managers | $104,150 | 40 | |
| 22 | Physical Therapists | $103,030 | 80 | |
| 23 | Engineers, All Other | $100,910 | 60 | |
| 24 | Occupational Therapists | $100,780 | 40 | |
| 25 | Lawyers | $99,420 | 100 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Cashiers | 1,630 | $26,610 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,440 | $36,550 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,380 | $28,830 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 1,260 | $23,710 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,250 | $35,050 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,180 | $82,300 |
| Nursing Assistants | 940 | $37,650 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 890 | $28,910 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 880 | $26,850 |
| Office Clerks, General | 870 | $41,400 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Driver/Sales Workers | $21,220 | 120 |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | $21,470 | — |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $23,710 | 1,260 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $23,770 | 120 |
| Recreation Workers | $24,840 | 180 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $25,990 | 110 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | $26,580 | 150 |
| Cashiers | $26,610 | 1,630 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $26,820 | 100 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $26,850 | 880 |
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.