May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem, NC
468 occupations
Across 468 occupations with published wages in Winston-Salem, emergency medicine physicians record the highest median at $319,170 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Winston-Salem
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $319,170 | — | |
| 2 | Radiologists | $317,250 | — | |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | $309,990 | — | |
| 4 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $293,840 | 80 | |
| 5 | Chief Executives | $273,710 | 80 | |
| 6 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $258,750 | — | |
| 7 | Dermatologists | $239,200 | 40 | |
| 8 | Nurse Anesthetists | $216,140 | 440 | |
| 9 | Dentists, General | $168,700 | 230 | |
| 10 | Optometrists | $162,540 | 70 | |
| 11 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $160,900 | 700 | |
| 12 | Marketing Managers | $160,570 | 440 | |
| 13 | Fundraising Managers | $158,460 | 70 | |
| 14 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $155,200 | 200 | |
| 15 | Financial Managers | $155,030 | 980 | |
| 16 | Natural Sciences Managers | $148,710 | 220 | |
| 17 | Public Relations Managers | $140,680 | 100 | |
| 18 | Commercial Pilots | $137,180 | 40 | |
| 19 | Human Resources Managers | $137,110 | 320 | |
| 20 | Pharmacists | $135,710 | 1,010 | |
| 21 | Sales Managers | $132,550 | 690 | |
| 22 | Financial Risk Specialists | $131,630 | 180 | |
| 23 | Nurse Practitioners | $130,840 | 750 | |
| 24 | Physician Assistants | $130,730 | 730 | |
| 25 | Information Security Analysts | $129,980 | 280 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 10,180 | $86,120 |
| Retail Salespersons | 6,790 | $30,100 |
| Cashiers | 6,220 | $28,130 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 6,120 | $27,280 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 5,490 | $37,160 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 4,900 | $28,640 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 4,890 | $35,080 |
| Nursing Assistants | 4,450 | $38,660 |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 3,980 | $46,370 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 3,940 | $29,550 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Information and Record Clerks, All Other | $23,750 | 200 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $26,300 | 220 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $26,380 | 850 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,100 | 560 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,250 | 840 |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $27,260 | 80 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $27,280 | 6,120 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $27,930 | 600 |
| Cashiers | $28,130 | 6,220 |
| Parking Attendants | $28,310 | 540 |
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.