May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
413 occupations
Across 413 occupations with published wages in Wilmington, chief executives record the highest median at $298,730 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Wilmington
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief Executives | $298,730 | 30 | |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | $252,960 | 450 | |
| 3 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $239,200 | 90 | |
| 4 | Surgeons, All Other | $239,200 | — | |
| 5 | Nurse Anesthetists | $218,830 | 150 | |
| 6 | Family Medicine Physicians | $207,000 | — | |
| 7 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $187,380 | 170 | |
| 8 | Dentists, General | $185,720 | 220 | |
| 9 | Commercial Pilots | $172,320 | 40 | |
| 10 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $169,810 | 190 | |
| 11 | Natural Sciences Managers | $166,910 | 330 | |
| 12 | Optometrists | $163,800 | 120 | |
| 13 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $160,980 | 420 | |
| 14 | Marketing Managers | $153,860 | 170 | |
| 15 | Financial Managers | $152,150 | 510 | |
| 16 | Pharmacists | $151,790 | 480 | |
| 17 | Purchasing Managers | $145,730 | 60 | |
| 18 | Information Security Analysts | $145,170 | 230 | |
| 19 | Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | $144,160 | 40 | |
| 20 | Human Resources Managers | $140,960 | 130 | |
| 21 | Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $139,410 | 50 | |
| 22 | Sales Managers | $133,400 | 520 | |
| 23 | Veterinarians | $131,670 | 190 | |
| 24 | Database Architects | $131,470 | 50 | |
| 25 | Physician Assistants | $131,270 | 270 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 6,310 | $30,790 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 5,100 | $27,460 |
| Registered Nurses | 5,040 | $80,970 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 4,920 | $30,610 |
| Cashiers | 4,860 | $28,520 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 3,880 | $27,500 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 3,440 | $34,940 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,430 | $35,300 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 3,310 | $37,160 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 2,850 | $38,100 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $21,830 | 1,110 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $27,070 | 260 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,320 | 650 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,460 | 5,100 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $27,500 | 3,880 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,250 | 1,070 |
| Sewing Machine Operators | $28,510 | 110 |
| Cashiers | $28,520 | 4,860 |
| Funeral Attendants | $28,650 | 40 |
| Childcare Workers | $29,040 | 480 |
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.